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Teaching outside the home begins.
According to pre k now, the concept of Early Childhood Education began in Europe. A European mother began teaching children outside of the home. -
Infant Schools Begin
According to funderstanding.com, "The industrial Revolution in the US jump started the use of infant schools. These schools were held in churches and factories to care for children while parents work." -
Constitutional Amendments
"Wisconsin created constitutional amendments to include committees dedicated to free education of children aged four to twenty" This was the start to country with free education for all children. -
First kindergarten program
"started the first four year old kindergarten program".Kindergaarten later became a standard for elementary schools. -
Developement Montessori Teaching Theory
"Each child was born with potential and that children should be allowed to be free to explore and play within their environment. The main focus is to always be attentive to the child and follow the child in the direction they chose to go when learning." -
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) was established. "It dedicated to improving the well-being of all young children and focusing on the quality of education and developmental services offered to children from birth to the age of eight." (funderstanding.com) -
Direct Instruction Teaching Theory Developed
"The goal is for children to be directed through their development with teachers leading activities directed toward specific learning. Other characteristics of direct Instruction are fast-paced learning activities, active involvement between teachers and children, and positive reinforcement offered often and mistakes corrected immediately."(funderstanding.com) -
Deveopement of the Head Start Progam
Head start provide care for families in poverty who need aid in Early Childhood Education for their children. It is located all over the country.