WORLD OF LEARNING: THE POWER OF SPEECH

"Young Children Are Especially Trusting of Things They're Told" ScienceDaily 10/15/10

Although I thought this study was fascinating, I didn't post it at first, as my province is kids older than three. But on further reflection, I think this applies to teaching and learning through the elementary years. Teachers and parents need to be aware of the power their words have. It makes sense that kids, who would otherwise be overwhelmed by figuring out what is going in the world, have to trust adults. It's our job to earn that trust.