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All I really need to know I learned in Kindergarten
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“All I really need to know I learned in Kindergarten” is a famous quote by Robert Fulghum, and it’s a reminder of the simple yet profound lessons that we learn in our early years. Though these lessons may seem small and insignificant at the time, they shape who we are and how we interact with the world around us.
One of the most important lessons that we learn in Kindergarten is the importance of sharing. Sharing is not just about giving something to someone else; it’s about understanding that we are all connected and that by helping others, we are helping ourselves. Whether it’s sharing a toy, a snack, or a kind word, we learn that we can create a better and more harmonious world by being generous and thoughtful.
Another important lesson that we learn in Kindergarten is the importance of kindness. Kindness is a simple yet powerful act that can change the world. Small acts of kindness make the most significant impact, like holding the door open for someone or saying please and thank you. When we are kind to others, we create a sense of community and belonging and make the world a better place for everyone.
We also learn the importance of being honest and truthful. Honesty is fundamental to building trust and respect in our relationships. When we know to be honest, we learn that the truth can be hard to hear, but it’s always better than a lie. We also understand that being honest with ourselves is just as important as being honest with others.
Lastly, we learn the importance of play and imagination. Play is not just a way to pass the time; it’s a way to learn, grow, and create. Through play, we learn to explore, experiment, and take risks. We know that it’s okay to make mistakes and to have fun. Play also helps us develop our imagination, an essential tool for creativity and innovation.
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Reputation Management = All You Really Need to Know You Learned in Kindergarten:
“These are the things I learned (in Kindergarten) – Robert Fulghum (not an affiliate link)
1. Share everything.
2. Play fair.
3. Don’t hit people.
4. Put things back where you found them.
5. CLEAN UP YOUR OWN MESS.
6. Don’t take things that aren’t yours.
7. Say you’re SORRY when you HURT somebody.
8. Wash your hands before you eat.
9. Flush.
10. Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you.
11. Live a balanced life – learn some and drink some and draw some and paint some and sing and dance and play and work everyday some.
12. Take a nap every afternoon.
13. When you go out into the world, watch out for traffic, hold hands, and stick together.
14. Be aware of wonder. Remember the little seed in the Styrofoam cup: The roots go down and the plant goes up and nobody really knows how or why, but we are all like that.
15. Goldfish and hamster and white mice and even the little seed in the Styrofoam cup – they all die. So do we.
16. And then remember the Dick-and-Jane books and the first word you learned – the biggest word of all – LOOK.”
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Simple is better
Sometimes a little simple is a lot better. Robert Fulghum summed it up best in his book; All I really need to know I learned in kindergarten:
- Share everything.
- Play fair.
- Don’t hit people.
- Put things back where you found them.
- Clean up your own mess.
- Don’t take things that aren’t yours.
- Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody.
- Wash your hands before you eat.
- Flush.
- Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you.
- Live a balanced life – learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.
- Take a nap every afternoon.
- When you go out in the world, watch out for traffic, hold hands and stick together.
- Be aware of wonder. Remember the little seed in the Styrofoam cup: the roots go down and the plant goes up and nobody really knows how or why, but we are all like that.
- Goldfish and hamsters and white mice and even the little seed in the Styrofoam cup – they all die. So do we.
- And then remember the Dick-and-Jane books and the first word you learned – the biggest word of all – LOOK
