5. Why First 7 Years Are Key, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Growth Mindset, Flow Csíkszentmihályi, Grit

This chat was inspired by 'The First Seven Years Are Key to a Successful Life' by The World Bank - http://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2014/06/05/the-first-seven-years-are-key-to-a-successful-life Fav quotes: - Scientific evidence suggests that the first 1,000 days are the most important in a child’s life. Providing quality services and reaching out to parents with tailored support during this critical period pays off with increased cognitive skills, significantly improved education outcomes, and better starts to life. - “The first years are the most important in life of every child as they set the basis for overall success in life. They are also very important for every society as this is the best chance to influence future prosperity, inclusiveness and social stability. Early childhood development is considered to be the most powerful tool to address inequities, a chance to provide opportunities to all children to develop their full potential. Every child is needed, and every child has the right to get a good start“, In the insuring discussion we also touched on: - 'Zone of proximal development': https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zone_of_proximal_development - Neil deGrasse Tyson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_deGrasse_Tyson - Stoicism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stoicism - International Baccalaureate Junior Curriculum: http://www.ibo.org/programmes/primary-years-programme/curriculum/ - 'Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Dragon? Why China Has the Best (and Worst) Education System in the World': https://www.amazon.com/Whos-Afraid-Big-Bad-Dragon/dp/1501200976 - Neuroplasticity: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuroplasticity - Maslow's hierarchy of needs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs - Growth Mindset by Carol Dweck: https://www.mindsetworks.com/science/ - Flow (psychology)Csíkszentmihályi : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(psychology) - Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance Book by Angela Duckworth: https://www.amazon.com.au/Grit-Angela-Duckworth/dp/1501111108 Contact us at [email protected]