Experts generally agree that taking all opportunities to read books and other material aloud to children is the best preparation for their learning to read. The pleasures of being read to are far more likely to strengthen a child's desire… — Lilian Katz Copy Share Image
All children, are born with the disposition to make sense of their experiences. — Lilian Katz Copy Share Image
Each of us must come to care about everyone else's children. We must recognize that the welfare of our children and grandchildren is intimately… — Lilian Katz Copy Share Image
When children are truly involved in the scientific process they gain understanding, knowledge, and life skills. They deepen their awareness of what's going on… — Lilian Katz Copy Share Image
Of course children benefit from positive feedback. But praise and rewards are not the only methods of reinforcement. More emphasisshould be place on appreciation--reinforcement… — Lilian Katz Copy Share Image
In both cooperative learning and project work, the teacher encourages children to talk to one another. This helps them pay attention to each other's… — Lilian Katz Copy Share Image
When a teacher tries to teach something to the entire class at the same time, chances are, one-third of the kids already know it;… — Lilian Katz Copy Share Image
Provide lots of opportunities for children's natural curiosity to manifest itself. With very young children, our role is one of supporter and guide. — Lilian Katz Copy Share Image
We are doing earlier and earlier to children what we shouldn't do later. — Lilian Katz Copy Share Image
As you consider whether to move a child into formal academic training, remember that we want our children to do more than just learn… — Lilian Katz Copy Share Image
Learning to deal with setbacks, and maintaining the persistence and optimism necessary for childhood's long road to mastery are the real foundations of lasting… — Lilian Katz Copy Share Image
Young children are unlikely to have their self-esteem strengthened from excessive praise or flattery. On the contrary, it may raise some doubts in children;… — Lilian Katz Copy Share Image
