Words of Inspiration and Motivation

Here are some quotes I find inspirational from the past week's assignments....

"The Chicago Special Olympics prove a very fundamental fact...

 the fact that exceptional 

children- children with mental retardation-

can be exceptional athletes, the fact that through sports they can realize their potential

for growth."

~Eunice Kennedy Shriver, in her Opening Ceremony speech at the first 

Special Olympics Games, in Chicago, 1968

(Floortime) "... creates the whole basis for security, trust, 

and self-worth that a child will need from here on."

~Stanley Greenspan

On overcoming learning difficulties, there are 2 things:

"One, that kids have different learning styles that are real and need to be

paid attention to. And two, that people have an enormous capacity to use their 

strengths to compensate for any areas of vulnerability."

~Stanley Greenspan

Motivation...

"We as professionals in the early childhood field have 

an opportunity to shape a child's life for the better."

~Sandy Escobido

Not exactly motivational, but a quote I like and something to think about...

"What do I do so naturally, that perhaps seems natural to me

but challenging to others, what's in my heart?"

~Leticia Lara, on why she has passion for the early childhood field