Beginning Quote by Maryanne Wolf
“I want children to learn to develop deep reading skills in the beginning in print. I believe the physicality of print is much better in the beginning for children, and then help them learn how to use their deep reading skills on digital medium.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Proust and the Squid, Maryanne Wolf, 2007
Early reading benefits from physical books; later, skills transfer to digital media.
In simple terms: Print helps develop deep reading before digital.
Key Takeaway
Start with print, then transition to digital.
Themes
education
reading
media
Mood
thoughtful
optimistic
Type
educational
practical
When to use this quote
- early childhood classrooms
- home reading routines
- digital literacy programs
Key Concepts
cognitive development
literacy
Questions to Reflect On
- When should digital reading be introduced?
- How can print and digital be balanced?
A Different Perspective
Digital media may distract from deep comprehension if introduced too early.
