Children Quote by Stanley Greenspan
“Learning first occurs as a part of emotional interactions; it involves the split-second initiatives that children take as they try to engage other people,interact with them communicate and reason with them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Neuroscience of Play, 2015
Learning is driven by emotional engagement and rapid, spontaneous actions children take to connect with others.
In simple terms: Children learn through emotional, quick interactions.
Encourage emotional, interactive experiences.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classroom activities
- parent‑child play
- team projects
- peer mentoring
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do emotions shape learning?
- What role does spontaneity play?
Emotional focus may overlook cognitive instruction.