WHOSE HAT ARE YOU WEARING??

I wear those hats sometime during the day. What about you?

4 year old drawing

Image of a child’s drawing

The page was a blank one to start with. But through the experiences of this child four year old with crayons she was able to draw what makes sense to her. That was very creative! This drawing shows gender diversity. Look at the different colors, shapes and the hair! It shows how different we are.

In general, children use crayons, pencils, and markers to create their own symbols and images to stand for that mental image they have seen and done. This is a testimony of how children understand their world. 

 

One of my favorite children's book

 No. David! By David Shannon

Theresa Mark MSECS, 2010

No and David is creative and captivating. Children can identify with the story because it brings out the spirit of the child. Children see themselves in the story and the childhood experiences of mommy saying no. I see myself in the story saying no to my own children and to those in the classroom.

In our own everyday experiences as adults we too should learn that there are consequences for own actions. However, there is a strong message at the end of the book. Regardless of how our children behave, it is our responsibility to love them unconditionally.

Quote

"Children are our most valuable natural resource"

                                                          

Herbert Hoover, 31^st U.S. President

Children are the future of any nation and should be seen as valuable assets. We need to invest in our children making sure they have access to education, health and other basic rights.  We need to advocate for them in support of UNICEF’s mission, “To advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs, and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential.”

A Little About Me

I am married for quite a number of years. I have four (4) children and we are natives of the West Indies. We are originally from Grenada, an island in the Lesser Antilles. Grenada is called the spice island because we grow a lot of spices. Our main spice is called nutmeg and it is used in major drinks and cocktails.   

  

I worked with children for a number of years prior to immigrating to the U.S.A.  Three of my children attended pre-school in Grenada, but my last son attended Head Start in Ypsilanti, Michigan. I have a lot of fond memories of my children in pre –school; their drawings, paintings, stories, and their accidents. 

I love music, singing and dancing. I also like cooking, and baking.  I have two full time jobs- Taking care of children in Head Start and taking care of my family. I love them all!

                                                                                                        

Images of children's drawing

This is a quote I read about children's drawing

Drawing and painting, are not simple process for young children. "The complex coordination of intention, action on the medium, and the looks of the final product is a difficult task."

 

Early Childhood Studies: Blog try out

"Knowledge arises neither from objects nor the child, but from interactions between the child and the objects." Jean Piaget