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Children Quote by Lori McWilliam Pickert

“Children, even when very young, have the capacity for inventive thought and decisive action. They have worthwhile ideas. They make perceptive connections. They’re individuals from the start: a unique bundle of interests, talents, and preferences. They have something to contribute. They want to be…” quote by Lori McWilliam Pickert
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““Children, even when very young, have the capacity for inventive thought and decisive action. They have worthwhile ideas. They make perceptive connections. They’re individuals from the start: a unique bundle of interests, talents, and preferences. They have something to contribute. They want to be a part of things. It’s up to us to give them the opportunity to express their creativity, explore widely, and connect with their own meaningful work.””

Lori McWilliam Pickert

About This Quote

Source Speech: Education Conference, 2018

Children possess natural creativity, insight, and individuality, and should be given chances to contribute meaningfully.

In simple terms: Kids are naturally creative and want to help.

Key Takeaway

Provide opportunities for kids to create and contribute.

Themes

education creativity child development empowerment individuality

Mood

optimistic inspirational hopeful

Type

motivational inspirational reflective

When to use this quote

  • classroom projects
  • community service
  • ment‑based learning
  • ment‑school clubs

Key Concepts

inventive thought decisive action personal agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can schools better harness children's ideas?
  • What barriers prevent kids from expressing creativity?
A Different Perspective

Adults may underestimate children's capacity, limiting their growth.

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