Jacquie McTaggart Quotes



	Jacquie McTaggart Quotes Let the wise advice and wisdom in these Jacquie McTaggart quotes inspire you. Jacquie McTaggart retired after 42 years of teaching. But, her love of teaching and her love of children continued in a different form. She wrote the book, "From the Teacher's Desk", to share her insight, and her knowledge. We have reviewed her book, From The Teacher's Desk, and would definitely recommend it! To quote from the acknowledgements in the book, Jacquie writes, "more than 1500 students showed me when to talk and when to listen. They taught me how to imagine, and how to dream. They gave me wonderful memories, and left footprints on my heart. The parents of those 1500 kids entrusted me with their prized possessions and they extended their hands to me in cooperation, assistance, and yes - friendship. My students and their parents ultimately gave me a wonderful gift. They provided me with the experiences and gave me the incentive to write this book." In her book, From the Teacher's Desk, Jacquie shares her experiences and her wisdom to help parents and children by offering anecdotes, by answering questions, and, by providing suggestions and tips on how to help children and parents succeed in school. You can visit Jacquie's website The Teachers Desk, for more info on her and the book. Compiled by Catherine Pulsifer, used with permission
	*Words of wisdom by Jacquie McTaggart, from her book, "From the Teacher's Desk".* "From birth on, talk to and with your child as much as possible." Jacquie McTaggart "Listen to your little one. Show interest in what he is trying to communicate." Jacquie McTaggart "Good manners encompass all the things that make the people around us feel good." Jacquie McTaggart "Good manners like most values, must be demonstrated and lived in the home if they are to become a permanent part of the child's character." Jacquie McTaggart "We must not fool ourselves into thinking we can replace valuable childhood activities with computer games. There is no software on the market that can offer the same advantages as a picnic in the park, a library card, a visit to the zoo, or a family-shared board game." Jacquie McTaggart "And finally, never refuse to re-read a book if your child requests it - and he will." Jacquie McTaggart "When your rhyme-conscious child reaches kindergarten and learns how to read the word 'red", he will almost automatically know how to read bed, fed, Ted, etc." Jacquie McTaggart Never miss an opportunity to count things and if possible, touch everything as you count it. (This procedure is much more valuable than simply reciting the numbers from one to ten) Jacquie McTaggart "You, the parent, are your child's first teacher and his best teacher. It's an awesome responsibility, but one that brings immeasurable rewards." Jacquie McTaggart "All kids develop at different rates and at different stages." Jacquie McTaggart "Just as a house needs a foundation in order to stand firm, so does a person." Jacquie McTaggart "Your child will be better prepared to tackle the bumps on the road of life if he has been given the gift of guided independence." Jacquie McTaggart "And above all else, look for something in your child's work to praise - EVERY SINGLE DAY." Jacquie McTaggart "Mom needs to remember that honey catches more flies than vinegar does." Jacquie McTaggart "For as long as you live, your child is going to need your guidance and your direction." Jacquie McTaggart "Kids model what they see more quickly and more effectively than what they hear." Jacquie McTaggart "We are partners by fate. We become friends by choice." Jacquie McTaggart "Kids are happier, more relaxed, more creative and less stressed when scheduled activities are limited." Jacquie McTaggart "Anytime you attempt to change a longstanding behavior, you may initially see a worsening of the behavior being targeted." Jacquie McTaggart "To become emotionally mature, children must learn from failure and face the consequences of their poor choices. As parents, we must develop the courage to let it happen." Jacquie McTaggart "Have realistic goals. It is extremely important that you understand what your child is capable of and expect his work to be consistent with his capabilities." Jacquie McTaggart "All human beings react positively to praise." Jacquie McTaggart "Kids react positively when praise follows positive effort and earned progress." Jacquie McTaggart

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