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A child tends to absorb knowledge by exploring his world and actively experimenting with real things. He learns much more in this way than in being taught passively. And he is less likely to fail. The so-called basic skills of reading, writing and arithmetic must be considered to be strictly secondary to sound basic development of mind, emotions and body.

Quote ID: 03530

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Raymond Moore, Dorothy Moore

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Better Late Than Early

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Jeff Johnson is an early learning trainer, podcaster, and author who founded Explorations Early Learning, Playvolution HQ, and Play Haven.

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