• 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
Article: UNICEF (n.d.). Fact sheet: A summary of the rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf
Websites:
• World Forum Foundation http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us
• World Organization for Early Childhood Education http://www.omep-usnc.org/
• Association for Childhood Education International http://acei.org/
• National Association for the Education of Young Children http://www.naeyc.org/
• The Division for Early Childhood http://www.dec-sped.org/
• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families http://www.zerotothree.org/
• WESTED http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm
• Harvard Education Letter http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85
• FPG Child Development Institute http://www.fpg.unc.edu/main/about.cfm
• Administration for Children and Families Headstart's National Research Conference
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/
• HighScope http://www.highscope.org/
• Children's Defense Fund http://www.childrensdefense.org/
• Center for Child Care Workforce http://www.ccw.org/
• Council for Exceptional Children http://www.cec.sped.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
• Institute for Women's Policy Research http://www.iwpr.org/
• National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/
• National Child Care Association http://www.nccanet.org/
• National Institute for Early Education Research http://nieer.org/
• Pre[K]Now http://www.preknow.org/
• Voices for America's Children http://www.voices.org/
• The Erikson Institute http://www.erikson.edu/
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Week 5: Resources
A list of Books and Websites that will benefit for Early Childhood Professional........
Books:
• Meeting the Challenge: Effective Strategies for Challenging Behaviors in Early Childhood Environments by Barbara Kaiser & Judy Sklary Rasminsky
• Simple Steps: Developmental Activities for Infants, Toddlers, and Two-Year-Olds by Karen Miller
• Big Book of Play and Find Out Science Projects: Easy Activities for Young Children, by Janice VanCleave’s
• Creative Resources for the Anti-bias Classroom by Nadia Saderman Hall
Websites:
• https://naeyc.org/
• http://www.pammshouse.com/lessonplans.html
• http://www.reference.com/
• http://youngchildren.com/
• http://www.techandyoungchildren.org/
Saturday, July 21, 2012
WK 4 -- Words of Inspiration and Motivation
As we advocate for the practices we believe serve children best, it is particularly vital that we be clear in our own thinking and precise in our communication. – Sue Bredekamp
For children to benefit fully from play, teachers must take their own roles seriously. Early childhood educators cannot wander around classrooms operating on the vague assumption that children learn through play while, at the same time, lamenting the challenges to play coming from parents and administrators. Instead, teachers must recognize play as one of the key teaching and learning contexts in early childhood classroom, must acquire skills themselves in research-based effective teaching strategies such as scaffolding language to use during play, and must incorporate play along with other more directive teaching throughout the preschool day. –Sue Bredekamp
It is important to help children learn as much as possible about parenting to help prevent social problems like premature child bearing, and child neglect and abuse. Now that we know more about brain development in the very young, it is critical that we teach our future parents the important role that parents can play in stimulating and nurturing their children, and in preparing them to reach their full potential in school and in later life. -Edward Zigler, Ph.D
I have long believed that the development of a child does not begin the day he is born – or at age three – but much earlier, during the formative years of his parents. –Edward Zigler, Ph.D
Saturday, July 14, 2012
WK3: Personal Childhood Web
Even though I don’t remember a lot when I was younger but, my personal childhood web includes several people that loved and supported me in so many ways. They all encouraged me and wanted the best for me and without them I would not be the person I am today. (I wish I had pictures of the ones I choose)
Bridget William (mother)
My mom was my biggest influence in my life. She showed all the love in the world to me, cared for me when I was sick, and protected from dangers. We were a military family and my father was always gone but my mom was always there to help us in anything. To ride my first bike or learn how to roller skate, my mother was the person to help me succeed in so many things as I was growing up. My mom supported me in any of my decisions that I would make even if she was unsure of the choices I made. I even remember during my 7th grade I broke my jaw while playing softball. The day I broke my jaw our 7th grade class was going on a field trip to Frankfort on that following Monday and I wanted to go so bad. My mom made sure I would be able to go even if my jaw was wired shut. She got every release from the doctors to prove that I can go on the field trip. When Monday came, I was ready to go on this trip but right before the bus came I started feeling some pain and knew I would not be able to take a pain pill while on this trip so I did not go. No matter that I did not go she was my hero for making sure that I would be able to go on the trip.
Wayne Williams (Stepdad)
The day my mom and stepdad married, I was in the 8th grade and I was not sure how this was going to work. My mom, sisters and I had been by ourselves for five years before they meet. I thought that so many things were going to change and it did for the better. My stepdad was very caring and wanted us to learn so much more than just needed to be done inside of a house. If it was not for him I would have never learned how to take care of a car or even know how to fix it. He showed me how to change breaks, give a car a complete turn up, change a head gasket, and change a flat tire. Without him being around I would not have become this independent person I am today.
Ann Marie Crowell (Grandmother)
My grandmother was also the greatest person in my life. We lived at my grandmother’s house for two years while my father was out of the states, when I was six years old. She was the coolest grandmother ever in the world. She took care of us and made sure we had breakfast before we went off to school. She would always say, “A perfect day is started with a special breakfast.” The mornings she would say that we knew we were have crepes and we were allowed to fill them with any treats we wanted. My favorite was filling it with strawberry preserves and topped with power sugar. (I love you and miss you grandma)
Jackie & David Lyons (Best Friend’s Parents- My 2nd Parents)
Jackie and David were my 2nd parents and I spent several summers at their house. Without them I would not have come out of my shell. I was a very shy person and would think no one liked to be around me. They gave me the confidence that I am a special person with so many talents. With all the encouragement from them I feel that is why I became the greatest homemaker and learned that when I started having children that I should cherish every moment and not sweat the small stuff.
Shannon Lyons (Best Friend- Like a sister)
Shannon was my best friend and was like my sister. We did everything together and she would also tell me that I am very special and no matter what others said about me. She was also the person that broke me from some of my fears. We went on a vacation to Cumberland Lake and stayed on a house boat. I am not a person that would go swimming in front of others, hated to fish, and would never swim in dirty water or water that I thought was nasty. This was the first year that I wore a bikini, swam in the lake, learned how to water ski, and jumped off Cumberland Falls. Without her I would have never done those things.
Bridget William (mother)
My mom was my biggest influence in my life. She showed all the love in the world to me, cared for me when I was sick, and protected from dangers. We were a military family and my father was always gone but my mom was always there to help us in anything. To ride my first bike or learn how to roller skate, my mother was the person to help me succeed in so many things as I was growing up. My mom supported me in any of my decisions that I would make even if she was unsure of the choices I made. I even remember during my 7th grade I broke my jaw while playing softball. The day I broke my jaw our 7th grade class was going on a field trip to Frankfort on that following Monday and I wanted to go so bad. My mom made sure I would be able to go even if my jaw was wired shut. She got every release from the doctors to prove that I can go on the field trip. When Monday came, I was ready to go on this trip but right before the bus came I started feeling some pain and knew I would not be able to take a pain pill while on this trip so I did not go. No matter that I did not go she was my hero for making sure that I would be able to go on the trip.
Wayne Williams (Stepdad)
The day my mom and stepdad married, I was in the 8th grade and I was not sure how this was going to work. My mom, sisters and I had been by ourselves for five years before they meet. I thought that so many things were going to change and it did for the better. My stepdad was very caring and wanted us to learn so much more than just needed to be done inside of a house. If it was not for him I would have never learned how to take care of a car or even know how to fix it. He showed me how to change breaks, give a car a complete turn up, change a head gasket, and change a flat tire. Without him being around I would not have become this independent person I am today.
Ann Marie Crowell (Grandmother)
My grandmother was also the greatest person in my life. We lived at my grandmother’s house for two years while my father was out of the states, when I was six years old. She was the coolest grandmother ever in the world. She took care of us and made sure we had breakfast before we went off to school. She would always say, “A perfect day is started with a special breakfast.” The mornings she would say that we knew we were have crepes and we were allowed to fill them with any treats we wanted. My favorite was filling it with strawberry preserves and topped with power sugar. (I love you and miss you grandma)
Jackie & David Lyons (Best Friend’s Parents- My 2nd Parents)
Jackie and David were my 2nd parents and I spent several summers at their house. Without them I would not have come out of my shell. I was a very shy person and would think no one liked to be around me. They gave me the confidence that I am a special person with so many talents. With all the encouragement from them I feel that is why I became the greatest homemaker and learned that when I started having children that I should cherish every moment and not sweat the small stuff.
Shannon Lyons (Best Friend- Like a sister)
Shannon was my best friend and was like my sister. We did everything together and she would also tell me that I am very special and no matter what others said about me. She was also the person that broke me from some of my fears. We went on a vacation to Cumberland Lake and stayed on a house boat. I am not a person that would go swimming in front of others, hated to fish, and would never swim in dirty water or water that I thought was nasty. This was the first year that I wore a bikini, swam in the lake, learned how to water ski, and jumped off Cumberland Falls. Without her I would have never done those things.
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Week 2 Blog "Favorite Children's book"
"It Looked Like Spilt Milk" by Charles G. Shaw.
I have several children's books that I love to read over and over to children. “It Looked Like Spilt Milk” is about how spilt milk can look like so many different things. My favorite project with this book was allowing the children to use a turkey baster to suck up the paint and squeeze it out on a piece of color paper. After they would fold it in half and press down which would allow the paint to move and when they opened it up, I would write, “It Looked Like……(Child’s answer). After reading this book and doing our project, for a week every time we week outside to play the children would look up in the sky and say, “Ms Nina, that cloud looks like a horse.”
I have several children's books that I love to read over and over to children. “It Looked Like Spilt Milk” is about how spilt milk can look like so many different things. My favorite project with this book was allowing the children to use a turkey baster to suck up the paint and squeeze it out on a piece of color paper. After they would fold it in half and press down which would allow the paint to move and when they opened it up, I would write, “It Looked Like……(Child’s answer). After reading this book and doing our project, for a week every time we week outside to play the children would look up in the sky and say, “Ms Nina, that cloud looks like a horse.”
Week 2 Blog:
A quote/poem I will never forget, It's call
"Toddler's Creed"
If I want it, it's mine.
If I give it to you and change my mind later, it's mine.
If I take it away from you, it's mine.
If I had it a little while ago, it's mine.
If it's mine, it will never belong to anybody else, no matter what.
If we are building something together, all the pieces are mine.
If it looks just like mine, it's mine.
~author unknown
I hung this up everwhere in the child care center, where I used to work. I would read this ever day and just laugh at the toddlers during there play time and group time.
"Toddler's Creed"
If I want it, it's mine.
If I give it to you and change my mind later, it's mine.
If I take it away from you, it's mine.
If I had it a little while ago, it's mine.
If it's mine, it will never belong to anybody else, no matter what.
If we are building something together, all the pieces are mine.
If it looks just like mine, it's mine.
~author unknown
I hung this up everwhere in the child care center, where I used to work. I would read this ever day and just laugh at the toddlers during there play time and group time.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
First Steps
For those of you that live in Kentucky here is the link to learning more about First Steps and they can direct you into becoming a provider working with children. http://chfs.ky.gov/dgh/firststeps/
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