Quotes For Encouragement in Early Childhood Studies

"Experts generally agree that taking all opportunities to read books and other material aloud to children is the best preparation for their learning to read. The pleasures of being read to are far more likely to strengthen a child's desire to learn to read than are repetitions of sounds, alphabet drills, and deciphering uninteresting words. By Lilian Katz.

“[P]art of being who you are has to do with feeling your feelings, which means you'll have a wide range of emotions--not just constant sunshiny happiness.”
― Janet Gonzalez-Mena, Child, Family, and Community: Family-Centered Early Care and Education

" Most joyful experience was wanting to teach and it take everything in me which made feel whole and creative. The passion to make sure all children were taught in environment and ways that truly nurture them to their fullest ability" -by Louise Derman Sparks Professor Emeritus, Pacific  Oak College,CA

Personal Childhood Web

I grew up with people who encourage you to be strong and independent.  When I did something that wasn't right, I had to answer to the person I did it to and receive a punishment from them and then go home and hear a lonnnnnng lecture from my dad. Now that was punishment enough!  My dad would always tell me that " Not to depend on people. Try to accomplish what you need on your own." "Don't always help people for money, God will bless you in other ways because you help someone else." I listen to all his lectures, but this mainly stuck with me in life.  I'm glad he taught me the values of being independent and not to the point where I don't need anyone but  basically to know that when something has to get accomplish in a timely manner, make sure it is done. He showed me how to love and support people by not doing the work for them but to guide and demonstrate how to do it. He always stated," If I do it for you, you will never learn how to do it yourself." True statement.   I am the baby of five and I moved near my parents to help out in their time of need such as company, chores around the house and taking them to doctor appointments.  One day my dad wanted me to help him mow the lawn. Something went wrong with the lawnmower. He said," Lift up the mower and see what the problem is?" I said to myself, " Is he serious? I'm a girl." I did what he said and I found the problem. One of the neighbors came up and watched me and then said to my  mom," why does he have Nette holding up that lawnmower (riding lawnmower)? " That's a girl." My mom said," I guess he's trying to make her a hell of a woman."  We all laughed about it after he past away. I do thank him for all he did for us and how he kept the family together spiritually,financially and mentally.

My sister in law, Rosemarie always been there for me as a counselor and  a confidant as well as another sister. She was always supportive in whatever I did. She guided me with directions  that would assist along the way and when I needed to get my act together she was their to give me the extra push I needed. When it was my last year in college, I got pregnant. OMG! That was hell trying to get to class and doctor's appointments sometimes on the same day my 8' 0'clock class begins. Luckily, I had instructors to work with me and assist me in anyway possible by providing me with makeup assignments.( Pass the class with and "A" Yeah!!! ) After I had the baby  Rose sat down with me and talk  in this beautiful, calm and soothing voice. She gently placed her arms around me and whispered  in a sweet calm voice," This is your last semester and you are going to take your a*@***  back to school and finish with honors." She kissed me on my cheeks and smiled. I was shocked but I did what she said. I graduated and was on the honor roll.  Its amazing how some people can give you that extra push with the right words. LOL

The Passion of Working in the Early Childhood Field

I have this little boy in my class who is soo adorable and he has the most adorable eyes. He loves to cuddle and twirl your hair when he lay his head on your shoulder. He always make me feel so special. One day around  departure time he wanted me to hold him and I did. He laid his head on my shoulders and twirled my hair. When it was time for me to leave at 5, he began crying and would not turn me loose. He held on tight to my shirt and wrapped his arms around my neck and locked on.  He began to call me "Ma". I attempt to look at him with eye to eye contact so I could explain to him that I will be back tomorrow and we will have cuddle time again. I began to rub his back so that he can calm down and let me go.  Once I put him down and picked up my items to leave, he crawled to the window and held his head down and cried.  I felt the emotional attachment me and little man shared and before I leave I always give him his extra time . How can you not love working in the early childcare field? So much passion, excitement and something humorous happening all the time.

Lachelle

My Favorite Book

My favorite book is called "Old Black Fly". It could be a song, or just read it. It halarius. Illustrations are very detailed. Kids love repeating the words , it's in alphabetical order. It relates to everyday life. You know how flies constantly nag at you and try to fan them away. Well, it's just like people in your life on a daily basis. They nag you. They just want go away when you want that time for yourself.  But when it comes down to it. They're in  your life for a reason. When they get tired of nagging you, they will find someone else to bother.