"I had a built in passion that it was important to make a real contribution to the world, to fix all the injustices of the world and I wanted to do this through teaching." - Louise Derman-Sparks
"We as professionals in the early childhood field have an opportunity to shape a child's life, that is why I am passionate about this field." - Sandy Escobido
"When we deal with children we are not merely one person. We are at least three people. We are parents of our children...we are children of our parents...we are adults with our own interests and needs. Often these three people within us do not agree and may have different ideas...about what should or shouldn't be done." -Magda Gerber
"We are in an endangered time for children, and if we let the family explode, the people who will suffer are the kids." - T. Berry Brazelton
Daddy & me
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Personal Childhood Web
The five people that come to mind from my childhood would be my father, mother, grandmother, teacher (Ms. Berger) and Uncle James.
Gilbert Thomas (Dad) - I remember him as far back as about 3 years old. He was always reading to me, teaching me my colors, abc's, etc. He would have me watch TV with him while he explained different things to me about the show. He was my first teacher. When I was about 10 years old my Dad got me all dressed up and took me to a fancy resturant. I remember everything about the resturant, it was really nice. He talked to me about dating. He said that I should only go out with a boy that can take me nice places. My Dad purposely dropped a knife on the floor, before the knife hit the floor the waiter was at our table with a new one. He said to me "that is how you know you are in a nice restuarant".
Norma Thomas (Mother)- I remember my mother teaching me about household things, how to wash clothes, clean a bathroom, cook. She also taught me etiquette.
Oriel Richardson (Grandmother) - She lived with me and was my caregiver when my mother was at work. She was notorious for telling stories. I remember sitting at her feet along with my two bothers and listened to stories she would tell. I remember not understanding some of her stories, but she would always tell us the moral of the story.
Mrs. Berger (Kindergarden teacher) - She was a round red headed middle aged woman. When I was young I thought she was Mrs. Santa Claus. She was very jolly. I remember her teaching me how to line up and always telling me to smile (I was a very serious child).
James Douglas (Uncle) - He is a pastor and was also known for telling stories. I would say Uncle James was responsible for my knowledge about God. He would read to me and talk to me about God as a child.
Many of these people still influence me. My Dad influenced me up til his death in 2007. As an adult he was my confidant, I would talk to him about work, boyfriends, etc. He would always advise me regarding my troubles. My mother is who I talk to about receipes, tv shows, gossip. In her own way still teaches me a thing or two about the right or wrong way to handle things, household things. Uncle James is still counseling me regarding the bible and practical issues regarding the bible. He was my confidant when I went through my divorce. My grandmother always said "Pick your friends carefully, because who they are so are you". I always remember this saying when meeting new people.
Gilbert Thomas (Dad) - I remember him as far back as about 3 years old. He was always reading to me, teaching me my colors, abc's, etc. He would have me watch TV with him while he explained different things to me about the show. He was my first teacher. When I was about 10 years old my Dad got me all dressed up and took me to a fancy resturant. I remember everything about the resturant, it was really nice. He talked to me about dating. He said that I should only go out with a boy that can take me nice places. My Dad purposely dropped a knife on the floor, before the knife hit the floor the waiter was at our table with a new one. He said to me "that is how you know you are in a nice restuarant".
Norma Thomas (Mother)- I remember my mother teaching me about household things, how to wash clothes, clean a bathroom, cook. She also taught me etiquette.
Oriel Richardson (Grandmother) - She lived with me and was my caregiver when my mother was at work. She was notorious for telling stories. I remember sitting at her feet along with my two bothers and listened to stories she would tell. I remember not understanding some of her stories, but she would always tell us the moral of the story.
Mrs. Berger (Kindergarden teacher) - She was a round red headed middle aged woman. When I was young I thought she was Mrs. Santa Claus. She was very jolly. I remember her teaching me how to line up and always telling me to smile (I was a very serious child).
James Douglas (Uncle) - He is a pastor and was also known for telling stories. I would say Uncle James was responsible for my knowledge about God. He would read to me and talk to me about God as a child.
Many of these people still influence me. My Dad influenced me up til his death in 2007. As an adult he was my confidant, I would talk to him about work, boyfriends, etc. He would always advise me regarding my troubles. My mother is who I talk to about receipes, tv shows, gossip. In her own way still teaches me a thing or two about the right or wrong way to handle things, household things. Uncle James is still counseling me regarding the bible and practical issues regarding the bible. He was my confidant when I went through my divorce. My grandmother always said "Pick your friends carefully, because who they are so are you". I always remember this saying when meeting new people.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Controlling Biting
I have a little boy in my class who bites. This is a serious issue for me in the classroom because he bites randomly and at no specific time of the day. I did some research on biting and wanted to share what I found.
Why children bite: young children may bite due to frustration, anger, or in an attempt to gain control over another child. The young child may also be feeling powerless or frightened, or he/she may just be overtired. In some cases, the child may be making an inappropriate bid for attention from child care provider, Snuggs, C, Controlling biting in Daycare, July 3, 2007.
Biting is another oral behavior which usually persist normally 8into the second year, Dr. Carl Arinoldo parenting expert and author of Essentials of Smart Parenting: Learning the Fine Art of Managing your Children.
There is not sound research that provides a sound clinical strategy to prevent biting. It is suggested that when I child bites teach him/her that it is inappropriate behvior. Treat the victim and have biter assist in the first aid process. Firmly but gently inform biter that biting hurts and it should not continue. It is also important to protect the victim from future attacks. During group activities isolate the biter as much as possible.
Why children bite: young children may bite due to frustration, anger, or in an attempt to gain control over another child. The young child may also be feeling powerless or frightened, or he/she may just be overtired. In some cases, the child may be making an inappropriate bid for attention from child care provider, Snuggs, C, Controlling biting in Daycare, July 3, 2007.
Biting is another oral behavior which usually persist normally 8into the second year, Dr. Carl Arinoldo parenting expert and author of Essentials of Smart Parenting: Learning the Fine Art of Managing your Children.
There is not sound research that provides a sound clinical strategy to prevent biting. It is suggested that when I child bites teach him/her that it is inappropriate behvior. Treat the victim and have biter assist in the first aid process. Firmly but gently inform biter that biting hurts and it should not continue. It is also important to protect the victim from future attacks. During group activities isolate the biter as much as possible.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Week 2
My favorite children's book is Little Gorilla by Ruth Bornstein.
It is a story about a baby Gorilla and how he grows to become a big Gorilla. I love this
book because it tells children that they are growing and will soon be big boys and girls.
It is a story about a baby Gorilla and how he grows to become a big Gorilla. I love this
book because it tells children that they are growing and will soon be big boys and girls.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Fawn Thomas' Blog
I am an Early Childhood Teacher working with Early Headstart. The children
I service are from 12-24 months. I received my CDA credentials in 2009. I
am pursuing a degree in this field.
I did it I have created a blog!
I service are from 12-24 months. I received my CDA credentials in 2009. I
am pursuing a degree in this field.
I did it I have created a blog!
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