National Association for the Education of Young Children
http://www.naeyc.org/Austim Speaks
http://www.autismspeaks.org/
ECERS Environmental Rating Scale
http://ers.fpg.unc.edu/node/82
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Resources
Austim Speaks
http://www.autismspeaks.org/
ECERS Environmental Rating Scale
http://ers.fpg.unc.edu/node/82
Personal Childhood
Dadda
My grandafather is the most important person to me from my childhood. My grandfather was my best friend and my father. My grandfather would give us the world and more as kids growing up. He would play all the games we wanted to play and give us all the freedom to learn new things and explore. He was our personal story teller and comedian, our personal baby sitter and our get away with everything card. The love my grandfather should all his grandkids live on with us today. Special Memories of my grandfather, every Sunday was ice-cream day, not matter where we were or how late it was, on Sunday's we could always expect to see Creamie (the name of the ice-cream man). My grandfather influenced my life by being the only father I knew. He was the glue that held our family together.
Aunty Audrey
Aunty Audrey is my second mom. I grew up with her for many years before living with my mom. Aunty Audrey was second in command to my grandfather and was and is today my best friend! My aunt taught us all the same things in life as well as the big things, from how to tie our laces, to how to iron a skirt to how to be a great mom! She was always the one that took care of us when we were sick, washed and combed our hair and helped with homework. To date my aunt is among the best caregivers for myself and my son. My aunt influenced my life by always encouraging me and pushing me to go for the GOAL! Never to look back and always push forward!
MOMMY MOMMY MOMMY
My mom has always been my number 1 cheerleader! Even if she believed something was not possible, she would never tell me that. My mom always made me feel special by going to extra mile for me with everything. From assisting always where she could with school work or getting me the help I needed if she could not help, to make every single birthday of mine special. To date, my birthday is my favorite holiday because of my mom!
Aunty Jenny
My Aunty Jenny was important to my childhood because she gave a helping hand in rasing me. My mom did not live in Jamica with my for many years, and the responsiblity was let to my grandfather and my aunts took over. Aunty Jenny always made sure I went to church and her only rule was I could not wear colored nail polish. Best memories of Aunty Jenny include her always buying clear polish for me with a color tint (although it was only clear).
Both my aunts taught e my favorite poem todate, author unknown:
"The heights of great men reached and kept, were not attained by sudden flight. But they while their companions slept were toiling upward through the night"
I continue to live by this quote until now, it motivates me when I am feeling down, lazy, or feel as if I cannot go any further.
Aunt Gillian
I was blessed to have an aunt that was close to me in age! Gillian was my VERY VERY Best friend! She did everything with me and protected me from everything! Because of her I still have a nurturing spirit to all my younger cousins and protect them best I can.
MY FAMILY
My grandafather is the most important person to me from my childhood. My grandfather was my best friend and my father. My grandfather would give us the world and more as kids growing up. He would play all the games we wanted to play and give us all the freedom to learn new things and explore. He was our personal story teller and comedian, our personal baby sitter and our get away with everything card. The love my grandfather should all his grandkids live on with us today. Special Memories of my grandfather, every Sunday was ice-cream day, not matter where we were or how late it was, on Sunday's we could always expect to see Creamie (the name of the ice-cream man). My grandfather influenced my life by being the only father I knew. He was the glue that held our family together.
Aunty Audrey
Aunty Audrey is my second mom. I grew up with her for many years before living with my mom. Aunty Audrey was second in command to my grandfather and was and is today my best friend! My aunt taught us all the same things in life as well as the big things, from how to tie our laces, to how to iron a skirt to how to be a great mom! She was always the one that took care of us when we were sick, washed and combed our hair and helped with homework. To date my aunt is among the best caregivers for myself and my son. My aunt influenced my life by always encouraging me and pushing me to go for the GOAL! Never to look back and always push forward!
MOMMY MOMMY MOMMY
My mom has always been my number 1 cheerleader! Even if she believed something was not possible, she would never tell me that. My mom always made me feel special by going to extra mile for me with everything. From assisting always where she could with school work or getting me the help I needed if she could not help, to make every single birthday of mine special. To date, my birthday is my favorite holiday because of my mom!
Aunty Jenny
My Aunty Jenny was important to my childhood because she gave a helping hand in rasing me. My mom did not live in Jamica with my for many years, and the responsiblity was let to my grandfather and my aunts took over. Aunty Jenny always made sure I went to church and her only rule was I could not wear colored nail polish. Best memories of Aunty Jenny include her always buying clear polish for me with a color tint (although it was only clear).
Both my aunts taught e my favorite poem todate, author unknown:
"The heights of great men reached and kept, were not attained by sudden flight. But they while their companions slept were toiling upward through the night"
I continue to live by this quote until now, it motivates me when I am feeling down, lazy, or feel as if I cannot go any further.
Aunt Gillian
I was blessed to have an aunt that was close to me in age! Gillian was my VERY VERY Best friend! She did everything with me and protected me from everything! Because of her I still have a nurturing spirit to all my younger cousins and protect them best I can.
MY FAMILY
Monday, August 13, 2012
My Favorite Girl!
During my 1st year of teaching I was blessed to teach the sweetest little girl with a Trach. This little girl openend my eyes to see disablity does not have to mean disabled. With the help and guidance from her parents, my TA's and myself she was able to over come serveral hurdles, that "society" said she would not! I watched her grown from being afraid to walk by herself, to running and jumping with the other children, from communicating by pointing and a few signs, to verbally making requests, correctly identifying all her colors, shapes and letters. She was a joy to be around each and everyday, so happy and energetic. She is to this very day MY FAVORITE GIRL!
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Favorite Book
Giraffes Can't Dance is favorite of mine because it teaches children that all things are possible! The book tells the story of Gerald the Giraffe who loved to dance but could not. He meet a cricket that taught him everyone can dance, they just need the right music.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom is also a favorite because it is up beat and energetic way for kids to learn their ABC's
Favorite Quotes
"It is easier to build strong children
than to repair broken men". (Fredrick Douglas)
"Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future" (John F. Kennedy)
than to repair broken men". (Fredrick Douglas)
"Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future" (John F. Kennedy)
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