Words of Inspiration and Motivation

"As you consider whether to move a child into formal academic training, remember that we want our children to do more than just learn how to read and write, we want them to learn in such a way that they become lifelong readers and writers. If we push our children to start learning these skills too far ahead of their own spontaneous interest and their capacity, we may sacrifice the long-range goal of having them enjoy such pursuits."~ Dr. Lilian Katz



" Experts generally agree that taking all opportunities 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 words." ~ Dr. Lilian Katz




"Children don't vote but adults who do must stand up and vote for them." ~ Marian  Wright  Edelman


"I don't care what my children choose to do professionally, just as long as within their choices they understand they've got to give something back."~ Marian Wright Edelman


"There is more to life than what is in a child's neighborhood."~ Raymond Hernandez

 "We as professionals in the Early Childhood Field have the opportunity to shape children life for the better."~ Sandy Escobido


"The Passion I had when I started (early childhood field) is just as great, or maybe even greater."~ Louis Derman-Sparks