Through others we become ourselves.
                                         - Lev S. Vygotsky

In play a child always behaves beyound (their) average age, above (their) daily behavior. In play it as though (they) were a head taller than (themselves).
                                                                      - Lev Vygotsky

Inspirational Quotes

Play is the answer to how anything new comes about.

                                                                     - Jean Piaget

"What we see changes what we know. What we know changes what we see."

                                                                                          -Jean Piaget

Personal Childhood Web
Week 3

This is my older sister. We are several years apart from each other but are very close. Growing up she was always bossy to me and did all the things older sisters do but when times got hard she was always there to take care of me and protect me. Our parents divorced when I was a teenager and by that time she was married living in another state but I always new she was there for me. She taught me how to be strong and stand up for myself. She always reassured me that everything would be okay and no matter what happen in life I always had her. My sister talked to me about life and boys. She taught me to always respect my self and to always demand respect from a man. No matter how far apart we are from each other or how  busy we get I know I can always count on my sister.

My mom. So much I can say about this wonderful woman. She has always been my number one supporter. I am who I am today because of her. My mom has taught me so much and has been a great example. My mom has faced so many struggles in her life from divorce, to cancer and never has she even showed a sign of giving up. She has taught me to be strong, fight for what I want and never to give up. My mom has taught me how to be forgiving, loving and supportive.

This is a family friend/aunt. Her brother is married to my sister but I have known her since I was five. Her name is Avelia and she lived across the street from us growing up. I played with her older daughter growing up and babysat her younger daughter. Avelia has been caring and helpful to me in so many ways. Many times I had to stay at her home because of my parents fighting. She never judged us just always open her home to me like I was her own. She always taught me many life lessons. One important one was about God. She always took me to church with her and taught me about God. This lady is my moms best friend as well and she is another person I know in my heart will always be there for me no matter what happens or where I am.

Favorite Book

I don't remember having a favorite book as a child but I do remember teachers reading the Dr. Seuss books often and I always enjoyed those. The books I enjoy reading to my children at work are; The Napping House and Hippo Says Please. I enjoy these because the children love them and enjoy reading along. Even though they are 1 years old they read along and memorize their favorite parts of the story. It is great to hear them repeating and reading along with me.

Image of a childs drawing

This is a photo of one of the children in my class painting for the first time. I chose this picture because it shows the curiosity of the child in the paint and the different colors she chose to put on this paper. She started with the brush and then was curious as to how the paint felt and began to use her hands.

A story about a Child

One Saturday morning I went out for a run and about 20 minutes into my run I get a text message from a parent telling me that her child who is in my class had been crying and saying my name for the past hour. The parents kindly asked me if I wasn't busy if I could meet her at a craft show they were at so I could see her child. (the child is 14months old) I came home showered and invited my husband to come along with me so he could meet my little angel whom I have talked about many times. When I walked into the craft show she was asleep but her mom woke her up. She put her arms out for me to carry her and as soon as I picked her up she held onto me said my name and laid her head on my shoulder and stayed that way for almost an hour. It was a bond her and I shared. It touched my heart to feel loved and appreciated from the child and the family. My husband was touched and said it was beautiful to see the child so happier but to see me even happier. Moments like this I will cherish forever and makes my job worth every minute.

Favorite Quote

"The soul is healed by being with children." 
  — Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Russian novelist and philosopher 

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EarlyChildCare: Hello: Hello Team, I'm excited to get this blog started and to share information with each other. I have never created a blog so be patient w...

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Hello Team,

I'm excited to get this blog started and to share information with each other. I have never created a blog so be patient with me as I learn how to do this. Thank You