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“The child which overbalances itself in learning to walk is experimenting on the law of gravity.” quote by William Stanley Jevons
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“The child which overbalances itself in learning to walk is experimenting on the law of gravity.”

William Stanley Jevons

About This Quote

Source Book: The Theory of Political Economy, 1871

Children learn by testing physical laws, turning play into scientific discovery.

In simple terms: Kids discover physics through play.

Key Takeaway

Encourage experiential learning.

Themes

education science child development experimentation

Mood

curious playful

Type

educational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • preschool activities
  • science workshops
  • parent‑child experiments
  • outdoor exploration

Key Concepts

Physics cognitive development learning through play

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you turn everyday actions into learning moments?
  • What safety measures are needed?
A Different Perspective

Children may misinterpret concepts without guidance.

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