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Child Quote by Iben Dissing Sandahl

“We sometimes think we are helping kids by pushing them to perform or learn faster, but leading them in the right moment of their development will yield much better results—not only because of the learning itself, which will surely be more pleasurable, but because the children will be more assured…” quote by Iben Dissing Sandahl
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““We sometimes think we are helping kids by pushing them to perform or learn faster, but leading them in the right moment of their development will yield much better results—not only because of the learning itself, which will surely be more pleasurable, but because the children will be more assured of the mastery of their skills, since they feel more in charge of acquiring them.””

Iben Dissing Sandahl

About This Quote

Guiding children at the right developmental stage yields better learning and confidence than merely accelerating instruction.

In simple terms: Teach kids when they’re ready, not just faster.

Key Takeaway

Match teaching speed to developmental readiness.

Themes

education development learning confidence mastery

Mood

thoughtful encouraging

Type

advisory insightful

When to use this quote

  • classroom instruction
  • parental guidance
  • skill acquisition
  • curriculum design

Key Concepts

pedagogy zone of proximal development intrinsic motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you aware of each child’s readiness level?
  • What signs indicate a child is ready for new challenges?
A Different Perspective

Pushing too fast can cause burnout or resentment.

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