In 1856 Margarethe Schurz (pictured above) started the first
kindergarten in the United States. Schurz used the German
language in her kindergarten, probably because kindergarten
originated in the German language. This school impacted early
childhood education by opening the door to an education for
America's young children.
kindergarten in the United States. Schurz used the German
language in her kindergarten, probably because kindergarten
originated in the German language. This school impacted early
childhood education by opening the door to an education for
America's young children.
This is the building in Wisconsin where Ms. Schurz held her kindergarten classes.