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 self-esteem. — 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; many children can see through flattery and may even dismiss an adult who heaps on praise… — 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
