Curriculum should help children make deeper and fuller understanding of their own experience
Lilian KatzProvide lots of opportunities for children's natural curiosity to manifest itself. With very young children, our role is one of supporter and guide.
Lilian KatzCommunicative skills develop when there's something meaningful for children to communicate about-when they are taking an active role.
Lilian KatzLearning to deal with setbacks, and maintaining the persistence and optimism necessary for childhood's long road to mastery are the real foundations of lasting self-esteem.
Lilian KatzYoung children are unlikely to have their self-esteem strengthened from excessive praise or flattery. On the contrary, it may raise some doubts in children; many children can see through flattery and may even dismiss an adult who heaps on praise as a poor source of support-one who is not very believable.
Lilian Katz