City of Chicago, Examination for Teachers in Kindergarten

This document provides a window into the professional standards and pedagogical expectations for early childhood educators at the turn of the 20th century. The examination is divided into two sections: 'Theory' and 'Practice,' each allotted ninety minutes.

The questions reflect the influence of major educational reformers such as Comenius, Pestalozzi, and Froebel, while also inquiring about the candidate's practical skills in music and art, specifically piano-forte and chalk sketching.