Books Quote by Jim Trelease
““This is not a book about teaching a child how to read; it's about teaching a child to want to read. There's an education adage that goes, "What we teach children to love and desire will always outweigh what we make them learn." The fact is that some children learn to read sooner than others, while some learn better than others. There is a difference. For the parent who thinks that sooner is better, who has an eighteen-month-old child barking at flash cards, my response is: sooner is not better. Are the dinner guests who arrive an hour early better guests than those who arrive on time? Of course not.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Reading Mindset, 2015
Teaching children to love reading is more effective than forcing them to learn it, emphasizing intrinsic motivation over speed.
In simple terms: Make kids want to read, not just teach them how.
Key Takeaway
Foster curiosity and love for reading.
Themes
education
motivation
reading
child development
parenting
Mood
encouraging
reflective
optimistic
Type
advice
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- early literacy programs
- parent‑child reading time
- school curricula
- reading clubs
Key Concepts
intrinsic motivation
learning attitudes
educational philosophy
reading habits
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do to spark a child's interest in reading?
- How does love for reading affect lifelong learning?
A Different Perspective
Speed does not guarantee deeper understanding.
