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Orbis Pictus
John Comenius, Wrote the first picture book for children Titled, Orbis Pictus. -
Benjamin Franklin
In the 1780s, Benjamin Franklin helped found the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia to promote American Literature and science. -
Free Education
In 1789 Massachusetts became the first state to institute free public elementary education for all children. -
American Dictionary of the English Language
In 1828 Noah Webster produced the American Dictionary of the English Language. -
Maria Montesorri
Created Methods for educating young children. Large numbers of public and private schools emphasize her methods. -
Kindergarten
Friedrich Froebel, brought us kindergarten and designed children's toys that are still used today. -
Margaret Mcmillan
Margaret, promoted cognitive stimulation and self care. valuing creativity through clay, blocks, and drawings. -
Noah Webster
In 1783 Noah Webster, a schoolmaster declared that "America must be as independent in literature as in politics , as famous for arts as for arms"