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Patty Hill 1868-1946

Patty Hill 1868-1946. Brianna , Draven. The Life of Patty Hill:. Born on March 27 th , 1868 in Kentucky Graduated as valedictorian from Louisville Collegiate Institute in 1887. Career:. Patty Hill began her career as a kindergarten teacher in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Patty Hill 1868-1946

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  1. Patty Hill1868-1946 Brianna, Draven

  2. The Life of Patty Hill: • Born on March 27th, 1868 in Kentucky • Graduated as valedictorian from Louisville Collegiate Institute in 1887.

  3. Career: • Patty Hill began her career as a kindergarten teacher in Louisville, Kentucky. • She later founded the Nation Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) • Together her and her sister wrote the song “Happy Birthday”.

  4. Patty Hill • Her ideas about unifying kindergarten and 1st Grade work became the focus of modern kindergarten practice.

  5. Her Theory: • She was part of the Playground Movement. • Patty Smith Hill and her siblings were given much freedom to enjoy outdoor play and experiment with building materials, such as bricks, boards, and other materials, found at their father’s carpenter shop at the seminary.

  6. Her Theory: • She felt that children needed socialization and free play to develop their full potential. • Her classrooms were filled with toys such as: • cars, trucks, pots, pans, play money, and other loose parts.

  7. Happy Birthday • In 1893 Mildred, Hills sister, and Patty wrote a song to welcome the kindergarteners to class called “Good Morning to You” this song later became “Happy Birthday to You”.

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