NAEYC
Ethical Responsibilities to Children
I. 1.1 To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training.
This is important to my professional life because I need to know everything I can to ensure my students receive the best education they can. Everything I learn I want my students to learn also.
I. 1.4 to appreciate the vulnerability of children and their dependence on adults.
The children depend on us to care for them. They are still developing and learning. They look to us for guidance and support. We are their family away from home.
Division for Early Childhood (DEC)
Enhancement of Children and Families' Quality of Lives
1. We shall demonstrate our respect and concern for children, families, colleagues, and others with whom we work, honoring their beliefs, values, customs, languages, and culture.
This is significant to my professioanl life because we will work with and/or for people of diiferent beliefs, culures, languages, and customs. We should treat all people the same, everyone deserves respect.
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Growing My Collection of Resources
Walden University's Resources
•NAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/dap
•NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on child abuse prevention. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf
•NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on school readiness. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf
•NAEYC. (2009). Where we stand on responding to linguistic and cultural diversity. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf
•NAEYC. (2003). Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/pscape.pdf
•NAEYC. (2009, April). Early childhood inclusion: A summary. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_ECSummary_A.pdf
•Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller
•FPG Child Development Institute. (2006, September). Evidence-based practice empowers early childhood professionals and families. (FPG Snapshot, No. 33). Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~snapshots/snap33.pdf
Resources I Chose
Resources for Educators
Community Resources for Children
Bright from the Start
Friday, November 23, 2012
Words of Inspiration and Motivation
"I know why I've been put on this earth". -Marian Wright Edelrman
"I'm just focused on my mission and it's my mission that drives me". -Marian Wright Edelman
"I'm just focused on my mission and it's my mission that drives me". -Marian Wright Edelman
“Individual character involves honoring and embracing certain core ethical values; honesty, respect, responsibility… Parents must teach their children from the earliest age the difference between right and wrong. But we must all do our part.” -William J, Clinton
"All of us -- parents, schools, communities and government -- share responsibility to keep kids safe". -William J. Clinton
Quotes from Professionals
"We as professionals in the Early Childhood field have an opportunity to shape a child's life for the better". -Sandy Escobido
"My passion comes from wanting to make a difference". -Raymond Hernandez
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Personal Childhood Web
This childhood web has really taken me back. The memories have been flooding my mind. It feels good to reflect on fun times as a child growing up in the big city of Philadelphia.
My mother was a nurturing woman. She was always looking out for my best interests. My mother was the one who helped me with homework. I remember her walking me to school and picking me up when I was in elementary school. When I was sick she would stay home from work with me and let me lie down in her bed. When I reached my older teenage years, I remember the advice she gave me ab out boys. She has always been there for me. She has always been there for me. I talk to my mother everyday. She is still giving me advice.
My father was always working to provide for the family. When he was home he would asks my brother and I how was school coming along. He was very adamant about us finishing school. My father nor my mother finished school. He would always tell us "I want yall to finish school, you need a good education to get a good job". That stuck with me forever. I said to myself you have to finish school, you will make your father proud. When I graduated both my parents were so proud. My father was extremely happy. This still inspires me to continue my education.
This is a picture of my parents and me on graduation day.
My aunt who is my father's sister had a positive impact on my life. She is a twin. She and her twin are married to brothers. We lived on the same street as her twice. We would visit her regularly. She sometimes came to our house. When we moved on the street with her the second time it was directly across the street. My brother and I would go over there and play with our cousins. While over there I always observed my aunt reading. I would ask her what she was reading and she would tell me. That inspired me to start reading. I would read all my library books and ask my mom to buy me more books to read. Today I still enjoy reading.
My grandmother lived in Georgia and we lived in Philadelphia which was about 15 hours away. We would visit her every year or every other year. When my father would tell us we are taking a trip down south my brother and I would get excited. We had other family in Georgia but we knew grandma's house meant good food. She would make us homemade pies from peaches off her tree. I would watch her roll the dough to make the crust. She would give my brother and me an entire pie. My grandmother would cook so much food. She said "those children are growing they need to eat". She did so much more but those were some touching moments for me. My grandmother is no longer with us, but she lived to be 100 years old. I do miss my grandmother and the good cooking. I can't cook homemade pies like my grandmother, but I try to cook homemade cakes. At times I enjoy cooking, especially for my grandchild.
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My mother was a nurturing woman. She was always looking out for my best interests. My mother was the one who helped me with homework. I remember her walking me to school and picking me up when I was in elementary school. When I was sick she would stay home from work with me and let me lie down in her bed. When I reached my older teenage years, I remember the advice she gave me ab out boys. She has always been there for me. She has always been there for me. I talk to my mother everyday. She is still giving me advice.
My father was always working to provide for the family. When he was home he would asks my brother and I how was school coming along. He was very adamant about us finishing school. My father nor my mother finished school. He would always tell us "I want yall to finish school, you need a good education to get a good job". That stuck with me forever. I said to myself you have to finish school, you will make your father proud. When I graduated both my parents were so proud. My father was extremely happy. This still inspires me to continue my education.
My aunt who is my father's sister had a positive impact on my life. She is a twin. She and her twin are married to brothers. We lived on the same street as her twice. We would visit her regularly. She sometimes came to our house. When we moved on the street with her the second time it was directly across the street. My brother and I would go over there and play with our cousins. While over there I always observed my aunt reading. I would ask her what she was reading and she would tell me. That inspired me to start reading. I would read all my library books and ask my mom to buy me more books to read. Today I still enjoy reading.
My grandmother lived in Georgia and we lived in Philadelphia which was about 15 hours away. We would visit her every year or every other year. When my father would tell us we are taking a trip down south my brother and I would get excited. We had other family in Georgia but we knew grandma's house meant good food. She would make us homemade pies from peaches off her tree. I would watch her roll the dough to make the crust. She would give my brother and me an entire pie. My grandmother would cook so much food. She said "those children are growing they need to eat". She did so much more but those were some touching moments for me. My grandmother is no longer with us, but she lived to be 100 years old. I do miss my grandmother and the good cooking. I can't cook homemade pies like my grandmother, but I try to cook homemade cakes. At times I enjoy cooking, especially for my grandchild.
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
Favorite Children's Book
Favorite Quote About Children
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6
This is my favorite scripture about children. I believe every word of what it says. If you raise a child pertaining to what your beliefs are, when they reach adulthood they will not stray away from it. I did not turn from the ways my parents raised me. My daughter is now 23, and she has not turned from the ways my late husband and I raised her.
This is my favorite scripture about children. I believe every word of what it says. If you raise a child pertaining to what your beliefs are, when they reach adulthood they will not stray away from it. I did not turn from the ways my parents raised me. My daughter is now 23, and she has not turned from the ways my late husband and I raised her.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Masters Degree Program
I am now in the Masters of Science in Early Childhood Studies program. I am excited and a little nervous. I think my first week went well. I am looking forward to learning more about teaching young children.
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