We hope these motivational home education quotes will give you the inspiration to make the most out of your homeschooling adventure.
“What we learn with pleasure we never forget” – Alfred Mercier
One of my fondest memories from childhood is dressing up and celebrating VE Day on the 8th of May. I remember it so vividly because of the joy I felt at the time. I was only five and I will never forget the things I learned that day. Think back to your own education, what are the things that stand out the most?
Education Quotes to Inspire
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin
Learning something new is never a waste of time. Every day you learn something new, often without realising it. Learning is in everything that we do, reading, cooking, listening to music, etc. Today I learned to keep my toothpaste and facewash separate… Has your family learned anything new today?
“The authority of those who teach is often an obstacle to those who want to learn. ” – Cicero
The best way to learn is from experience. If you’re stuck learning in a box your knowledge will be limited to its four walls. Moral of the story: learn what you want to, learn what you enjoy, learn what you must. What have you always wanted to learn but was never given the chance?
“Study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in. ” – Leonardo Da Vinci
Enjoyment is one of the most important factors to learning. Imagine you’re sat down in front of two plates of food, on the left is your favourite meal and on the right is your least. You’ve been told you have to eat both. Which one will be a struggle? Learning is the same; learning that has purpose always tastes better. What are you looking forward to learning in your house this month?
“Who questions much, shall learn much, and retain much. ” – Francis Bacon
When children are little they naturally question everything. Society does its best to squash their curiosity. We shouldn’t let that happen. What have your children asked about lately?
Education Quotes to Motivate You
“Much education today is monumentally ineffective. All too often we are giving young people cut flowers when we should be teaching them to grow their own plants. ” – John W. Gardner
It’s parental instinct to jump in when we see our children struggle but children learn best when they solve problems themselves. In this case the old saying, “The journey is more important than the destination” rings true. What do you think?
“We learn more by looking for the answer to a question and not finding it than we do from learning the answer itself. ” – Lloyd Alexander
Have you ever started with a question and ended up with a completely different answer? Often when we’re trying to answer a question we learn so much more than we expected. What is something unexpected that you’ve learnt recently?
“If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know amazing you can be. ” – Maya Angelou
It’s normal to want to fit in, to be just another face in the crowd. If you try to hide who you really are then you will never know how special that person can be. How do you encourage your children to be proud of who they are?
“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows. ” – Sydney J. Harris
This quotes means different things to different people. We think education lets us look at the world beyond ourselves, through different perspectives and without prejudice. What does this quote mean to you?
Wildschooling Quotes
“The difference between school and life? In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson. ” – Tom Bodett
Life is full of learning. You learn from experience, from difficulties, from mistakes… Life is the greatest test and the best way to learn from it is to live it. What has life recently taught you?
“Experience, travel – these are an education in themselves. ” – Euripides
We’re strong believers that you learn best from real life experiences. It’s our job as educators to provide these experiences the best we can. Live it if you can, re-create it if you can’t. What’s something your family has experienced recently?
“Children cannot bounce off the walls if we take away the walls. ” – Erin Kenny
Four walls does not a classroom make. Learning is everywhere: at the beach, in the forest, by the river. Lots of children struggle being cooped up indoors, sat at a table, being told to learn. Where’s your chosen classroom?
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