The Google Doodle for Friedrich Wilhelm August Froebel, April 21, 1782 � June 21, 1852.

The German pedagogue who laid a foundation for modern education based on the different needs and capabilities of children. He developed the 'Kindergarten' concept, a word now used in both English and German, and developed the first educational toys.


Forest Schools, Germany's Waldkindergarten, are formed around his ideals and principles.



Francine A. McKenna - German Culture Editor

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Avatar: HOHENZOLLERNBRÃœCKE Cologne with CATHEDRAL and LUDWIG MUSEUM. The Bridge a symbol of how Germany was rebuilt after WWII, it was left in ruins, the Cathedral with roots in the 13th century represents the country's history, Museum of Modern Art the present day.