Educator Quotes

"Experts generally agree that taking all opportunties to read books and other material aloud to children is the best preparation for their learning to read. The pleasures of being read to are far more likely to strengthen a child's desire to learn to read than are repetitions of sounds, alphabet drills, and deciphering uninteresting word".- Lilian Katz

I believe this to be true. I literally have seen my 4-year-old students begin emergent reading by looking at the pictures in books and making up their own story, whether it's related to the actual story or not. I do believe that reading aloud to them every day has an impact. I also try to get into the characters of the book by changing my voice or adding gestures. I love the smiles and giggles they give. To me, this is what sparks the interest in reading.
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"Parents don't make mistakes because they don't care, but because they care so deeply."-T. Berry Brazelton

There is no such thing as the perfect parent. Each one makes mistakes along the way, but the child will still love that parent, and the parent will still love the child.
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"It became my passion that all children were taught in environments and in ways that truly nurtured their ability to grow and to develop to the their fullest ability."- Louise Derman-Sparks

I agree with this quote because children need to be nurtured in an environment in which they will be able to be successful. All children need to be nurtured and encouraged. If someone doesn't believe in them, then how do we expect them to be successful?
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"My passion comes from wanting to make a difference. I'm not here to save the world; I'm here to just make a difference in the community that I'm working."- Raymond Hernandez

No one can save the world, but a difference can be made. The problem is is that it takes multiple people. One person could do it on their own, but it would be a difficult task to accomplish. A team of people is more effective than just one person.