Discover the profound impact of language on children's development with educator and author Lily Howard Scott. In this insightful conversation, Lily reveals how the words we use with children become their inner voice, shaping their thinking patterns and sense of self. Learn practical strategies to help children develop self-trust, move beyond binary thinking, and embrace a "birder mindset" that empowers them to appreciate life’s small wonders.
Lily shares powerful concepts from her book, The Words That Shape Us: The Science-Based Power of Teacher Language, including outer shell vs. inner swirls, creating safe classroom environments, and why the most powerful learning happens between ages 0-10.
This episode offers transformative language tools for educators and caregivers to nurture children's authentic selves beyond achievement metrics.
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction to Lily Howard Scott
1:40 The Power of Words in Shaping Children's Brains
3:00 Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett's Research on Emotions
5:32 Helping Children Discern Authentic Thoughts from External Pressures
8:05 Creating Safe Spaces in the Classroom
11:20 Teaching Beyond Metrics and Compliance
13:52 Harper's Story: Achievement Pressure's Hidden Toll
16:05 The Birder Mindset: Appreciating Life's Small Details
20:35 Practical Applications of the Birder Mindset
23:10 The Connection Between Bird Watchers and Wisdom
25:30 Moving Beyond Binary Thinking with Children
28:15 The Critical Learning Period (Ages 0-10)
30:30 Outer Shell vs. Inner Swirls
33:40 Closing Thoughts: The Lasting Impact of Our Words
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