When I think of child development, I usually reflect on all of the special moments that I have shared with children through my experience as a mother and as an educator. I have had the ability to raise a healthy, happy 3 year-old daughter and am excited that we are expecting the next addition to our family in July 2013. I also reflect on all that I have learned from the children in the two plus years that I have been working in child care centers and now as an Education Coordinator for a local Early Head Start program. I am able to see the effects that we as educators can have on children who may come from families who are struggling to make ends meet and we serve as the family's only source of stability in the child's life. The children that we serve love coming to the classroom and I love being able to be a part of their growth and development.
Mark Twain once said "the most interesting information comes from children, for they tell all they know and then stop" (BrainyQuote, 2001-2012). Starting at birth, children are always willing to tell the world around them about what is on their mind. If a child is hungry, they will cry to tell the parent or caregiver that it is time for them to eat. If my daughter is tired, she will tell me that she is tired and it is time to take a nap. Even their actions tell us a story. Children that are not feeling well are often clingy to their loved ones because they may believe that the special someone can make them feel better.
I just want to take the opportunity to thank everyone for their valuable feedback and for reading my blog over the past few months. I am truly excited to be learning more about the field of early childhood education and sharing my learning with all of you. I am looking forward to continuing my work on this blog and reading the feedback from my followers!
Tiffany Booze
Reference:
Brainy Quote. (2001-2012). Mark twain's quote. In Children Quotes. Retrieved on December 15, 2012, from http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/keywords/children.html.
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ReplyDeleteHi Tiffany,
ReplyDeleteIt was nice learning with you during class! Since I am working towards becoming a professional in the early childhood field, it was really great to hear and learn from someone who is already in the field. Thank you for your discussion posts and blog posts and if I don't "run" into your name again in a future class, I wish you well on your life's journey!
A. Holmes
Oh yeah, and congratulations on your new addition to your family!!!
ReplyDeleteA.Holmes
Congratulations on the new addition to your family.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comments on my blog, I really appreciate your response and also enjoyed reading your blog. As a student and professional in the early childhood education field I commend you for your dedication and continued support of early education.
Tiffany,
ReplyDeleteI would like to thank you for all your insights and comments. I have truly learned alot from you and your post. I am looking forward in taking another course with you. Thank you again and Congratulations to you and your family on the new addition. I can tell you are a great mother and I know you would be even more greater with the upcoming bundle of joy. I wish you the best in all your endeavors and a Merry Christmas and an Happy New Year from my family to yours.
Tiffany,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your insight and postings on the blog and discussion board. I have learned a lot from your information and experiences. I wish the best to you and your growing family. Merry Christmas!
Monette
Tiffany,
ReplyDeleteIt was a pleasure working with you throughout this course. Your blogs and post provided a lot of useful information that I will be using in future course. Thank You! Enjoy your holiday and your family.
Tiffany,
ReplyDeleteI just want to thank you for sharing a part of your life with me. Your stories have made me laugh and think about child development from different angles. Congratulations to you and your family on the new addition. God bless you and your family and Merry Christmas.