Project Gutenberg 2007-09-11 Public domain in the USA. 255 Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith 1856 1923 Riggs, Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin Smith, Kate Douglas Riggs, George Christopher, Mrs. Wiggin, Samuel Bradley, Mrs. The Girl and the Kingdom Learning to Teach Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Girl and the Kingdom" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a pioneering educational memoir written during the late 19th century. This work serves as an inspiring account of the establishment of one of the first free kindergartens on the Pacific Coast, detailing the author's experiences and challenges in her groundbreaking venture. At its core, the book focuses on the importance of early childhood education and the transformative impact it can have on impoverished communities. The narrative centers around a young girl, full of idealism and ambition, who sets out to open a kindergarten in a San Francisco slum known as Tar Flat. The story follows her journey as she meets the local children and their families, facing resistance, chaos, and heartwarming moments of connection. Through her commitment to creating a nurturing environment where children can learn and flourish, she gradually earns the trust of the community, despite the adversity she encounters. As she navigates the complexities of working with children from diverse backgrounds, she learns invaluable lessons about compassion, resilience, and the joy that comes from teaching, making "The Girl and the Kingdom" a touching tribute to the power of education and community engagement. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). 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