Kindergarten: meaning, definitions and examples

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kindergarten

[ ˈkaɪndərˌɡɑːrtn̩ ]

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education

A school or class that prepares young children for the first years of formal education. Kindergarten typically includes activities such as playing, singing, and social interaction, in addition to learning basic skills like counting and recognizing letters.

Synonyms

nursery school, preschool

Examples of usage

Children learn to share and cooperate with others in kindergarten.
In kindergarten, kids develop important social skills that will benefit them later in life.

Translations

Translations of the word "kindergarten" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jardim de infância

🇮🇳 बालवाड़ी

🇩🇪 Kindergarten

🇮🇩 taman kanak-kanak

🇺🇦 дитячий садок

🇵🇱 przedszkole

🇯🇵 幼稚園 (ようちえん)

🇫🇷 jardin d'enfants

🇪🇸 jardín de infancia

🇹🇷 anaokulu

🇰🇷 유치원 (유치원)

🇸🇦 روضة أطفال

🇨🇿 mateřská škola

🇸🇰 materská škola

🇨🇳 幼儿园 (yòu'éryuán)

🇸🇮 vrtec

🇮🇸 leikskóli

🇰🇿 балабақша

🇬🇪 ბაღი

🇦🇿 uşaq bağçası

🇲🇽 jardín de niños

Word origin

The term 'kindergarten' is of German origin, meaning 'children's garden'. It was introduced by Friedrich Fröbel, a German educator, in the 19th century. Fröbel believed that young children should be nurtured and educated in a playful and creative environment, much like plants in a garden. Kindergarten has since become a widely accepted stage of early childhood education in many countries around the world.