Saturday, December 22, 2012

A Note of Thank you and Support


v  Kids: they dance before they learn there is anything that isn't music. ~William Stafford

v  Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see. ~Neil Postman,
 
 

 
 
















 
v  “[Kids] don't remember what you try to teach them. They remember what you are.”  By Jim Henson,

 
 
 


  v  “Literature is a textually transmitted disease, normally contracted in childhood.” By Jane Yolen

 
 
 
 
 
 
v  “Adults are just obsolete children and the hell with them.” - Dr. Seuss
 

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Meaningful Core Values and Ideals


 Naeyc Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment

 

My goal is to help children and families in the early childhood field. I selected some core values and ideals that I believe will be an asset to my professional career as an early childhood educator. I will appreciate and recognize the children achievements and their families support to the early childhood field. In fact I will put the core values and ideals into practice at my childcare center as well.

Core values
 

v  Appreciate childhood as a unique and valuable stage of the human life cycle

v  Appreciate and support the bond between the child and family

v  Respect diversity in children, families, and colleagues

v  Recognize that children and adults achieve their full potential in the context of relationships that are based on trust and respect

Ideals

 
v  To base program practices upon current knowledge and research in the field of early childhood education, child development, and related disciplines, as well as on particular knowledge of each child.

v  To use assessment information to understand and support children’s development and learning, to support instruction, and to identify children who may need additional services.

v  To be familiar with the knowledge base related to working effectively with families and to stay informed through continuing education and training.

v  To develop relationships of mutual trust and create partnerships with the families we serve.

v  To welcome all family members and encourage them to participate in the program.

v  To provide the community with high-quality early childhood care and education programs and services.

Saturday, December 1, 2012

Course Resources- Foundations: Early Childhood


Part 1: Position Statements and Influential Practices

Part 2: Global Support for Children's Rights and Well-Being


Note: Explore the resources in Parts 3 and 4 in preparation for this week's Application assignment.

Part 3: Selected Early Childhood Organizations


Part 4: Selected Professional Journals Available in the Walden Library

Tip: Use the A-to-Z e-journal list to search for specific journal titles. (Go to "How Do I...?", select "Tips for Specific Formats and Resources," and then "e-journals" to find this search interface.)

  • YC Young Children
  • Childhood
  • Journal of Child & Family Studies
  • Child Study Journal
  • Multicultural Education
  • Early Childhood Education Journal
  • Journal of Early Childhood Research
  • International Journal of Early Childhood
  • Early Childhood Research Quarterly
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Social Studies
  • Maternal & Child Health Journal
  • International Journal of Early Years Education

Additional resources
Brostrom, S. (2012), Children’s participation in research, international journal of Early Years Education, 20 (3) 257-269
Reed, Michael (2012), Policy issues in the early years. International Journal of Early Years Education, 20 (2), 212-213
Strickland, D. and Riley-Ayers, S. (2006) Early Literacy: Policy and Practice in the Preschool Years. National Institute for Early Education Research
Simpson, D, (2010), Becoming profeeional? Exploring Early Years Professional Status and its implications for workforce reform in England. Journal of Early Childhood Research 8(3) 269-281
 Shaw, E., MEd and Goode, S., MLS, PT (2005) Policy Issues and Intervention Strategies for Young Children Prenatally Exposed to Drugs or Alcohol: Selected Resources. National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center Clearinghouse on Early Intervention Early Childhood Special Education,

 

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Words of Inspiration and Motivation


 
 
A Response to “Where I Stand on Standardization” by Lilian G. Katz

 
 
 
 
 
 
“I am not in this world to live up to other people’s expectations, nor do l feel that the world must live up to mine” – Fritz Perl

 
 
 
 
If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude” – Maya Angelou

 
 
 

Saturday, November 17, 2012

My Familly's Web


 
Josephine Thelors, Mother

                            

 
Fabiola Friedman - Sister

                                                                         

“You know you're in love when you can't fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.”
Dr. Seuss

                                                                                                    


  ILorieus Generius - Grandmother



    Elizabeth Mondesir- Cousin

 
Kevin Marsh - Husband

Personal Childhood Web


This week is all about the kind of relationship children have with their family. Also the role each family member plays in a child's upbringing. My family is very small but we are very close as a family unit. My grandmother ILorieus Generius play a big part in my life. She provided for my sister and I, also she influenced our lives by spending a lot of time with us. She understood us individually as well as showed us unconditional love. My mother Josephine Thelors was a single parent with two teenagers. She is a wonderful, caring, patient, friendly, responsible, and a reliable individual. My mother is always there for my sister and I. we never feel like we were not loved or care for. She makes time to come to see me at my dance practice and my competitions. My mother always tell me that she love me and I am beautiful inside and out, that makes me feel special. My sister Fabiola Friedman is very important to me. When I was younger my sister was my playmate. We use to do everything together. As we grew up we keep encouraging each other in every positive decision we made. My sister tells me many times how much she care for me and she want the best for me. I am the youngest in my family and I fell that I will always be the baby everyone will care for, love, and nurture. My cousin Elizabeth Mondesir is a wonderful, caring, helpful, dependable individual. Since we were kids, she help me with school work as I grew up, she still helps me with making the right decision. I can always count on her for support. My husband Kevin Marsh is the newest member in my family web. He pushed me to better myself academically also he showed me love in so many ways. Mrs. McClue was my first teacher that taught me how to read and write. She is very special to me because I did not know any English and she still found ways to communicate with me and teach me how to read and write in English.
 
 

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Passion

I am very passionate about my family and friends. However, I'm more passionate about Education. How I thrive to learn new things and love to exchange ideas with others.  

 

"There is no greatness without a passion to be great, whether it's the aspiration of an athlete or an artist, a scientist, a parent, or a businessperson."


Anthony Robbins

We share the same passion and we love to learn.

 

my three nieces, me and my god-daughter (niece)


Sunday, November 4, 2012

Today was good. Today was fun. Tomorrow is another one.”

                                                                                by Dr. Seuss




The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss is my favorite children book. I love the way Dr. Seuss talks about food, it make it fun to read.
"If you want others to be happ, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compossion"
by Dalari Lama