I-1.3—To recognize and respect the unique qualities,
abilities, and potential of each child.(NAEYC; 2005)
*This is meaningful to me because I believe we need to recognize the uniqueness for each child! All children are different on all levels, and we need to respect that and encourage them each day. I also believe all children have their own set of unique abilities. Again, not all children are alike and we must allow them to be their own person. I also believe each child has potential, no matter what background they come from or what their home life is. We MUST allow children to be the very best!!
I-1.5—To create and maintain safe and healthy settings that foster children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development and that respect their dignity and their contributions. (NAEYC; 2005)
*This is important to me because I believe, as educators we need to ensure our students feel safe when they leave their homes. We need to provide relationships and an environment that will allow a child to feel secure while at school. Also, we need to provide students with a setting that allows them to develop the way they should. We need to provide opportunities in our daily routines to ensure this.
6. We shall build relationships with individual children and families while individualizing the curricula and learning environments to facilitate young children’s development and learning. (DEC; 2009)
* This is important to me because I feel we need to build that strong foundation with not only our students but families as well. We must provide information to families about their students as well as providing that support. Not all families are able to devote 100% of their time to the school their child attends; however, we can allow families to be included in their child's education by sending literature about the classroom, the school, and current events going on with their child. We also can provide literature about their child's learning and ways of development.
This blog has been so beneficial on so many levels. Not only have I been allowed to post my own blog, but I have learned from others' blogs. It has been wonderful to read about each one of you that has posted on your blog. Your insights and suggestions for early childhood will forever be etched in my mind.
Susan
* This is important to me because I feel we need to build that strong foundation with not only our students but families as well. We must provide information to families about their students as well as providing that support. Not all families are able to devote 100% of their time to the school their child attends; however, we can allow families to be included in their child's education by sending literature about the classroom, the school, and current events going on with their child. We also can provide literature about their child's learning and ways of development.
This blog has been so beneficial on so many levels. Not only have I been allowed to post my own blog, but I have learned from others' blogs. It has been wonderful to read about each one of you that has posted on your blog. Your insights and suggestions for early childhood will forever be etched in my mind.
Susan
