I was thrilled to be able to read at three.
ADORA SVITAKThe traits the word ‘childish’ addresses are seen so often in adults that we should abolish this age.
More Adora Svitak Quotes
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By bringing current events into the classroom, everyday discussion, and social media.
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With writing, I can express myself, really, and share my ideas and just let my thoughts flow out.
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I taught my first class at a local elementary school the year my first book, ‘Flying Fingers,’ debuted.
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The goal is not to turn kids into your kind of adult, but rather better adults than you have been.
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Hoping to instill my love of learning in other children.
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Young people are often asked, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ and given advice about how to lead meaningful adult lives.
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Then to ignore technology is to become obsolete.
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Learning between grown-ups and kids should be reciprocal.
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Because I think that we are less hampered when it comes to ‘this costs too much’ or ‘that’s impossible.’
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The next step is figuring out how you’re going to do it.
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Due to the fact that we are not jaded or cynical.
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To try to teach ignoring technology is to ignore the progress that we have made over the last century.
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But I think it’s very important to tell children that you can read for fun, too, and to understand human spirit. It builds empathy.
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The challenge is getting everyone to pay attention to it.
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In order to make anything a reality, you have to dream about it first.
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