The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-11-01
lIinasraastsn e Fsmals colleee.

Previous to the change in the location
yof the State educational institutions:
the normal department tor the training
81 teachers was q part of the Normal
school Of Instruction, at DeFuniak.
Now, this department is feature of the
College Tor Women, and is still under
the charge of Miss Anna Chaires' who
also served at DeFnniak. Several sue
etesful teachers of kindergarten Meth
OILS have been sent forth from Miss
Cllntres Glasses, and q number Of stu
dents are now in training for the work.
The general idea in the public mind
regarding preparation for Kindergarten
teaching Is very indefinite. Doubtless
many persons Will be astonished to learn
that two years of severe study, after
graduation from either a college or q
normal school. Is required OF the Kim
darRarten student. "A thorough prac-
teal knowledge Of mathematics and
pedagogy il demanded, al,d a mind
kEained to work out logical conclusions.
The students are taught the value of
perfect self-control, and an insight into
spiritual things. The basis of Froebe's
teachinG is the supremacy of Mind, and
the readiness of these spiritual graces
which strive for expression through
physical and mental avenues. There
fore, TO be true Kindergarten teacher
implies the ability to see beyond the
physical into the spiritual, also the hap
py faculty of aiding the little ones, too,
TO see, and to adapt spiritual thought
to daily living. 1t is a great work and
one well deserving the praise and as
sigtance Of every thoughtful man and
woman. Deep meaning hes behind each
one of the lessons in "play" given the
little ones in KiderRarten - lessons
fraught with infinite power for good
Il the teacher has herself grasped Froe-
bells meanings, and thoroughly incor-
porated them as part of her own spir-
itual equipment. That the heads Of our
State government have recognized this
fact has been evidenced by the encour-
agement they are giving to the prOpa-
cation of Kindergarten work.
Governor BroWard and his cabinent
have made up scholarship which the
Governor very appropriately suggests
ship" This has been awarded TO Miss
Eta. Freeman Of Daytona Beach. The
Floral City" scholarship is the result
of a generous movement on the part of
Tallahassee's business men. The State
Federation of the Woman's Clubs also
offer a scholarship, which has been Civ
en- to Miss Robin Graham of Tampa.
There are yet other scholarships
which have been promised. A promi-
nent citizen of Jacksonville has an
himself as good prospect
for one, and another gentleman of State
reputation. has the matter of a schol-
larship also under consideration.
The recent access of interest mani
tested in the Kindergarten movement,
is largely due to the good work being
done by the Florida kindergarten Asso- /
citation. This association was formed in ,
March, 1906, and has for its president, !
Miss Anna E. Charles. The vice-presi- /
dent Is Miss Essie Godfrey, of Pensa-
cola, while the duties of Secretary and
treasurer tall upon Misses America Pill /
lans and Susie VanBrunt, respectively. /
Despite its brief existence, the associa- .
lion has done well in having secured .
The above mentioned scholarships, be- |
rides making it possible for several
members Of the present class to take up
the work.