Quote
In too many of today’s early childhood classrooms, fantasies have to pay off; they hold no intrinsic value unless they’re fostering something else—literacy, numeracy, self-regulation, even cultural representation. It’s as if fictional stories further educational goals in a strict one-to-one correspondence of x paragraphs of text to y units of knowledge. But the beauty of fantasy stories is the way they allow children to enter a world of enchantment with its own rules and rhythms—a world that often has enormous relevance to children’s actual emotional lives.
Quote ID: 02335
Author
Erika Christakis
Source
The Importance Of Being Little
Our quote collection is searchable! Use the search box to find what you’re seeking.
We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliate sites
Sales made via Amazon links on Playvolution HQ support the site
Author
Jeff Johnson is an early learning trainer, podcaster, and author and the founder of Explorations Early Learning and Playvolution HQ.
Thanks To Our Patrons
This post was made possible by patrons like these, who generously fund our work:
Supporters
Lissadell Greene Stephanie Goloway
Lagina Kozak Michelle Hankins Marie Messinger
Fans
Jen Flemming Lizz Nolasco
Susan Warner Kelly Sigalove
Vittoria Jimerson Codee Gilbert
Monica Morrell Pam Soloman Melissa Franklin
Teresa Watson Erika Felt
Melissa Taylor Jahmeela Robinson
Amber Maurina Terra Calamari
Lagina Kozak Samantha Yeager-Cheevers
Elizebeth McCoy Sammy Cousens Ellen Cogan
Leave a Reply