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kindergarten

/ˈkɪndəɹˌɡɑːɹd(ə)n/

Meanings
  • noun

    A educational institution for children aged 5 to 6 or 7, usually the first year of primary education.


Synonyms

nursery school , preschool
Variants
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kindergarten , kindergartens
Etymology
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Derived from the German words 'Kinder' (children) and 'Garten' (garden), meaning 'garden for children'.


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  1. Did you know that Friedrich Fröbel, the founder of kindergarten, also introduced the concept of the Kindergartenstube (children's room) and the Gartenpfeifer (garden gnome)?


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  1. Primary School: Kindergarten is the first year of primary education, which follows preschool or nursery school.

  2. Preschool: Kindergarten is the next step after preschool, which is usually for children aged 3 to 5.


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Kindergarten was first introduced by Friedrich Fröbel in Germany in 1837. It focuses on play-based learning, socialization, and early literacy and numeracy skills.

How to Memorize "kindergarten"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a colorful classroom filled with children playing and learning.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the beginning of formal education and children's first experience in a structured learning environment.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Kindy Garden' to remember the word.


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