Note: This article was first written for and published at the Carrot Ranch Literary Community as part of a series supporting parents with children learning at home. The focus of the article is early childhood development and contains information and ideas that teachers and schools may find suitable for sharing with parents.
The early years are crucial to child development and what happens in those years can be used to predict, to some extent, what will happen in that’s child’s future.
I had already intended sharing videos about early childhood development in this post, and still will. But when my sister told me about this Ted Talk by Molly Wright, a pretty amazing 7-year-old, I just knew I had to share it first. She does a great job of summing up the importance of the early years. I’m not going to summarise her talk for you as it’s only 7 ½ minutes long and I’m sure you will enjoy it more coming from Molly.
For me, the only thing she leaves out that I wish she had included is reading stories. Although it’s probably understood, I would like to have heard it mentioned.
Now back to my original plan of sharing two Ted Talks.
(Tip: I understand that watching talks can be time consuming. I find I can often follow them just as well, or better, when I watch them at increased speed. In case you don’t know, to do this is easy. Click on the Settings cogwheel, select Playback speed and choose the speed that suits you. I often try 1.75 first and adjust down if necessary.)
The first talk is Lessons from the longest study on human development by Helen Pearson.
Continue reading: The Importance of the Early Years – readilearn
This is fabulous, Norah! I cannot find a reblog button on your blog. I’ll keep trying.
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Thank you, Jennie. I appreciate your openness to sharing this post. Unfortunately, there is no reblog facility on my readilearn site. You could reblog from here, but then readers would have 2 links to follow. Perhaps the best place to reblog from is the Carrot Ranch. https://carrotranch.com/2021/08/10/the-importance-of-the-early-years/
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Thanks for letting me know, Norah.
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Good luck! 🙂
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Molly may be the exception but I also think we underestimate the abilities of our younger children. Wonderful video.
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I agree, Jacqui. Sometimes we just don’t allow children the opportunities they need to shine.
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Absolutely.
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Norah, wow! Molly is amazing and I’m in awe of her confidence, knowledge and diction! Gives one real hope for the future! Here’s to early years learning becoming more available and recognised around the world!
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I agree with you totally, Annika, on both your statements. Thank you. 💖
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Advisable article blog.
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I’ve watched this TedTalk twice previously, and I’m amazed by her poise. Great tip on the playback speed. I’ve watched many of these videos over the years, and this is the first time anyone has mentioned that trick.
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She is pretty incredible, isn’t she?
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so wonderful
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Thank you, Beth. 🙂
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The Importance of the Early Years – #readilearn
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OH, dear. I’m crying. She’s lovely. Thanks for sharing this, Norah.
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I’m pleased you enjoyed it, Sarah. I know those tears are the right kind. 💖
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