Froebelism
/ˈfrəːb(ə)lɪz(ə)m
/noun [mass noun]
A system of child education that seeks to develop a child’s real nature through play materials, practical occupations, and songs: manuals on Froebelism and the kindergarten movement
Origin
Late 19th century: named after Friedrich Froebel (see Froebel, Friedrich) + -ism.