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“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.” quote by Stanley Greenspan
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“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.”

Stanley Greenspan

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.

Key Takeaway

Encourage emotional, interactive experiences.

Themes

learning emotion interaction development

Mood

engaging curious

Type

educational psychological

When to use this quote

  • classroom activities
  • parent‑child play
  • team projects
  • peer mentoring

Key Concepts

Neuroscience social cognition play

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do emotions shape learning?
  • What role does spontaneity play?
A Different Perspective

Emotional focus may overlook cognitive instruction.

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