Words of Inspiration and Motivation

Deborah Leong Quotes

“It is abundantly clear to those who work with young children that how children feel about themselves and others colors and shapes their ability to learn. Their social emotional capacities powerfully affect, and even determine, their ability to listen and communicate; to concentrate; to recognize, understand, and solve problems; to cooperate; to modulate their emotional states; to become self-motivating; and to resolve conflicts adaptively – in short, the ability to become a member of the group.”

“The very attributes we most want to nurture in our children—creativity, initiative, collaboration, problem-solving, courage—are best developed through imaginative play.”

Quotes from Susan Bredekamp

"Children benefit most from teachers who have the skills, knowledge, and judgment to make good decisions and are given the opportunity to use them." – NAEYC, Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8 (2009)

"We are decision makers. As adults caring for children, it is our responsibility to seek out and intentionally plan the best opportunities for children that support their over-all well being and healthy development. Developmentally appropriate practice, commonly known as DAP, is a comprehensive educational perspective that supports optimal healthy development for every child. Understanding DAP - its meaning and intentional practices - is essential in guiding the decisions we make for young children". ~NAEYC article

 

Quotes from the video

 

Louise Derman Sparks

 

"The passion to make sure that all children were taught in environments and in ways that truly nurtured thier ability to grow and develop to their fullest ability".

Sandy Escobido

"Seeing how involved my parents were it made me want to be involved in eduction in general".