Over half term week we had a huge break through with Little Button. She wrote her very first creative writing story. I say it’s a huge break through, because she’s in reception class and at 5 years old that’s a pretty huge accomplishment. She practically filled an A4 page with her story about Lucy the caterpillar, her take on the life cycle of a butterfly. It did contain lots of “and then’s” and there was help with spelling some tricky words. But, she did it. And I couldn’t be prouder! I just wish I’d taken a photo of what she had achieved.
Before her pencil hit the paper, there were moments where she felt like she wouldn’t be able to do. But with a little bit of encouragement (and the wise words of Winnie The Pooh) once she had that ‘can do’ attitude motivating her, off she went.
Here are a few of my favourite quotes to inspire a can do attitude. They will have you fired up and raring to go before you know it.
Do you have a favourite quote that makes you feel like you can do anything?
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Oh go Little Button, what an exciting and proud moment. I love inspirational quotes. I like “Dreams don’t work unless you do” and “FEAR has 2 meanings 1. Forget everything and run 2. Face everything and rise. The choice is yours.” “Believe you can and you’re half way there”. “It always seems impossible until its done”… #DreamTeam
Hi, love these inspiring quotes. My favourite of the ones you have choosen is believe you CAN and you are half way there #dreamteam
I love Dr Seuss for inspirational quotes. Kid you’ll move mountains! #dreamteam
Awesome! She is so growing up! I love these first writing attempts; you must keep it. The ‘and then’ are all part of the masterpiece! As a teacher, my favourite thing I say a lot is ‘wow! You are amazing!” And “you have worked so hard in that!” The power of a positive mind set is so affirming….I feel a post coming in! Thanks for sharing these fab quotes. #dreamteam
I love inspirational saying’s. I have lot’s on little wooden plaques around the house. My husband hates them but its tough haha! #Dreamteam
Fantastic! Well done Little Button. I love your quotes, I’ve used them to motivate myself many times!
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Love inspirational quotes. Here are three of mine that I love. “Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life” ; “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try”; “A negative mind will never give you a positive life.”
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Well done little button! Getting kids to believe they can do things is so important but also really hard. I wish I could bottle up that moment of pride when they’ve accomplished something to remind them to go for it then next time they have doubts. #dreamteam
I love a good quote, very inspiring on this cold Tuesday X #dreamteam
That’s brilliant, well done Little Button! Winnie The Pooh has so many lovely quotes #dreamteam
Well done Little Button! I love all of these quotes #DreamTeam
That’s awesome, congrats to the little one on the story.
Some quotes I like are: “Feel the fear and do it anyway,” I don’t know who said it; “Keep calm and carry on,” the stoic British classic; “whatever the human mind can believe, the human mind can achieve,” Napoleon Hill; and, “Success is a mindset,” Will Ferrell’s character in “Get Hard”
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I love the Winnie the Pooh on. He’s one wise bear. I’m not deeply religious, but for me the words of the serenity prayer get me through most situations in life. Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. #dreamteam
Love these!
Oh Little Buttons how adorable are you!!! I am all for inspiration, little man has just got into painting and writing (all scribbles for a 21 month old) and I’m super excited to cover the fridge with so many drawings!! #dreamteam
I love that Dr Seuss quote, and it’s so satisfying watching them not only write something down, but actually want to write 🙂 great stuff #dreamteam
Yay Little Button! You must be so proud! My favourite is “If you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re probably right!” Anything Pooh Bear says is gospel though if you ask me xx #DreamTeam
Some great quotes there. I’ll get using them on my little man straight away.
Love the quotes! The Winnie the pooh one is my favourite!
Well done on her story writing! Love the inspirational quotes, especially the Dr Seuss one #dreamteam
Great quotes. I love the Doctor Suess ones. Oh the places you’ll go! 🙂
What a lovely blog post and what a proud moment for you indeed! I love Winnie The Pooh quotes. I heard a good one today that said ” There is no such thing as Impossible: the word itself says I am possible”. #dreamteam
Love this post. We are all about creating positive mind-sets here. I use the light box for when they come down to have breakfast in the morning so that they see a positive thought at the start of the day. I will be using some of these quotes I think. #dreamteam
The Dr Seuss one is one of my all time faves. Also, “Reach for the moon, even if you miss you’ll land among the stars” #dreamteam
love the Dr Seuss one! Well done little one, the sky is waiting for you to fill it with your stars and ideas! #dreamteam
I love a good quote #dreamteam
“Superheroes live in the hearts of small children fighting big battles” #dreamteam
I am not here to be average! I am here to be AMAZING!!! I love it! #dreamteam
Winnie The Pooh has some of the greatest quotes! This is so sweet and a huge accomplishment! She’s going to continue to do well with this much encouragement behind her! Thanks for sharing some inspiration!
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Great uplifting post!
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Well done little button! What inspiring quotes, love this post #dreamteam
Love these – I always love any Dr Seuss or Roald Dahl quote! #DreamTeam
I like the quote about being awesome. Most of the time im not a fan of quotes but can do ones are cool. #dreamteam
Well done little button!! You’re going to grow up into an awesome butterfly one day! I love all these inspirational quotes you have, I have seen most of them, but this little reminder makes it the perfect read to end my week! Happy Friday and I hope you have a wonderful weekend! #DreamTeam
I love this! The Winnie the pooh quote is one of my absolute favourites. What an amazing little girl you have! #dreamteam
Love quotes that speak to you. The ones that do so to me in particular are often found in books. #DreamTeam
Well done little button! Great achievement and love the quotes x keep going little one with your writing x #DreamTeam
Lovely quotes Annette. I’m a sucker for great quotes. Another fav one of mine along these lines is this one by Karl Marx:
“The philosophers have only interpreted the world in various ways. The point, however, is to change it…”
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I love your quote that we’re here to be awesome! #DreamTeam
Well done Little Button! Such an inspirational post. I always remind myself of the Winnie the Pooh quote you’ve included whenever I’m feeling low #DreamTeam
Fantastic achievement! It is great that she was inspired to persevere #dreamteam
That’s a fabulous achievement! Well done little button! Is that typical for UK 5 years olds? To be able to read well enough to be able to write a story?
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I don’t think it’s generally typical for a reception class child. But they all have their leaps and bounds moments at different times – so we are all about embracing when they happen.
Only me, popping by from #DreamTeam! I love this quote and I love that Little Button is writing. Taking after her mum! Long may it continue! xxx
Oooo I love an inspirational quote!!My girls do too , their bedroom wall is covered in quotes they love !!! Well done with your future author too , fab achievement!! #dreamteam
Love the idea of this post. Some great quotes there. 🙂
WIth lovely quotes like these, and a momma like you, little button is set up for anything! #strongwomen #bravegirls #dreamteam xoxo
I love a good motivational quote! I might print some of these out #dreamteam