Quotes: Words of Inspiration and Motivation

Marian Wright  Edelman Quotes:

"Don't feel entitled to anything you didn't work for."

“Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time.” 

"Never work just for money or for power. They won't save your soul or help you sleep at night.” 

“It is the responsibility of every adult... to make sure that children hear what we have learned from the lessons of life and to hear over and over that we love them and that they are not alone.”

“So much of America's tragic and costly failure to care for all its children stems from our tendency to distinguish between our own children and other people's children--as if justice were divisible.” 

Pamela Winton Quote:

"For inclusion to be successful, specialist, teachers and families must actively collaborate to best meet the needs of the children with disabilities."

"One strategy that is increasingly being used for helping early intervention professionals become more family centered is to involve family members in personnel preparation efforts."

The Passion for Early Childhood Quotes:

“It is important to make a real contribution to the world through teaching… And to make sure all children were taught in environments and in ways that truly nurture their ability to grow and to develop to their fullest ability.”-Louise Derman-Sparks

"I learned it’s not all about you. You gotta take your ego out of it and think about what’s best for this child. And you care about them enough to help them transition to what’s next- what comes next and what’s best.” -Renatta M. Cooper

Inspirational Quotes:

Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.
Harriet Tubman

Quote of the Week

"The soul is healed by being with children."

Favorite Chidrens Book

The Little Red Hen Makes A Pizza is one of my favorite books to read with the preschoolers. I love the way they make connections to the original Little Red Hen story. I love all the new vocabulary and how the book invites interaction by having the children count anchovies, mix and roll dough, and chime in on the repeatitive phrase "Not I!".  At the end of the story the Little Red Hen  & all her friends come together  to make a pizza. The kiddies LLLLOOOOVVVEEE this story

10 things I LOVE about Kids :-)

In honor of  the NEW blog, I thought I'd share my favorite things about kiddies :-) Being around children has taught me about the society & myself. Alrighty, here it goes, ENJOY!!!

1. Ability to forgive quickly. ( Even if their so-called "friend" ate their fruit snack, they next day they are back to being  "friends" again.)
2. They love to ask questions!! ( A child will ask a thousand questions, before they are half way settled with answer.)
3. Fascination with change.( As  kids they roll with the punches, they actually prefer a change of scenery, it gives them an opportunity to explore.)y
4. Fashion SENSE :-)  ( I once taught a child who wore a tiara, leopard shores, and a pink tutu almost everyday. Some days I wish I could do that with out society stoning me.)
5. They are color-blind. (It doesn't mater if you're white, black, purple or orange,as long as you are share your snacks)
6. DANCE, DANCE, DANCE!!! ( Just turn on their favorite tune,and they will dance their socks off. No inhibitions, no morals, just pure BLISS at it's finest.)
7. They are HONEST.(  I always say if you want the truth, ask a child.. They will give it to you straight, just make sure you can handle it.)
8. NO Worries, NO Problems ( Their motto is simple: Learn. Grow. Play,everything else doesn't apply)
9. Imagination & Creativity ( Where else will you here a 15 min conversation, about getting chased by polka dot dinosoar , and its family)
10. How they LOVE  Mom & Dad ( at that age they depend on their parent so much, so naturally the admiration they have for their parents is admirable)

Hard Work and Determination Equals Success

In my professional experience I’ve worked with in many different settings (classrooms, camp, counselor, group, one-on-one, etc). Interacting  with children in a less traditional small group setting is my preference. I understand the impact of Socio Economic Status (SES), and its effects on families, and their children. This concept  has strengthened my knowledge in Childhood Development, by allowing me to relate to different families, offer necessary resources, and communicate effectively to diverse  families and their children. In the future, I aspire to hold a management positition as Director of a pre-school. My lack of management experience  is a concern in my career development.

Throughout my academic career I’ve had the opportunity to attend one of the most diverse California State Universities in the nation. Working with different cultures and backgrounds allowed me to have a unique understanding  and perspective to share with my classmates.  I’m a hands on person, that loves face-to face interaction. This is my first online class experience, and the lack of face to face interaction intimidates me. I love the flexibility in my schedule,  contrarily I’m working hard to adjust to the online experience.