Lots of fortunate kids have the opportunity to develop school skills before they walk through the threshold of their classroom. Daycare, preschool, and even informal playgroups are all great opportunities for kids to socialize, learn to share, and even practice their ABCs. All of these experiences are fantastic building blocks for when children are ready to start real school- kindergarten! So as you are busy shopping for books about the first day of kindergarten, lunch boxes, school supplies, and new shoes, here are some mind-blowing facts to share with your little ones about this next chapter.
Fascinating Kindergarten Trivia
National Kindergarten Day is an actual holiday.
April 21st, the birthday of German educator Friedrich Fröbel, is the day to celebrate. In 1837, the trailblazing teacher established the very first activity and play institute, and named it Kindergarten!
The term Kindergarten is simply beautiful, though you may not have ever thought about what it means.
In German, "kinder" means children and "garten" is garden in English. So, the definition of this term is "garden of children". Perhaps this is why so many people incorrectly (and subconsciously) misspell the word as "kindergarden"!
Books to Read Kids Before Starting School