Special Quotes and Special Thank You's!!!

Special Quotes:

I love quotes about life in general, but there are two quotes that are very special to me, so special that I have them on my computer lock screen.

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I love this quote because it reminds me that, it all really starts with me. When I was in the classroom with my preschoolers, I had this posted in my classroom in my teacher area, because it reminded me that I have to be a role model for them. Children watch everything we do, and before we can expect them to be something, we have to be that first. What I noticed during my research of empathy, many researchers believe that the way to develop empathy in young children, is to be empathetic ourselves. Children are intrigued by us, and for 8 to 10 hours a day, are around us and watch everything that we do. So it is our job to give them something great to imitate.

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 This quote is special to me because it reminds me how important we are in children's lives. I have heard many times that children are like sponges and they soak up everything they are exposed to, which is true, but the part that is lacking is the part that says it makes an impression on children are leave an imprint on them. So I like this quote because it reminds me that not only do children soak up everything around them, including my actions, but that is also leaves imprint and an impression in their lives. I think that is why anyone joins the Early Childhood field, it's not to become rich, but to make a difference in the lives of children in our families, schools and communities.

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Last but not least, the quote "Children Matter!" I love this quote because it is so true! I have dedicated my life to children because I believe that children matter. I also that believe that we matter and this field that we have dedicated our lives too, matters as well. That is one thing that I appreciate about being in this Master's program, meeting other individuals from around the world who also believe that children matter and want to make a difference in their lives.

Special Thank You's!!!

Over the course of the 8 weeks, I have been keeping up with everyone's blogs, but I want to give out a special thank you to Ruthanne (http://ruthannejuza2.blogspot.com/), Kaitlin (http://kaitlineberhart.blogspot.com/) and Kathy (http://earlychildhood2015.blogspot.com/). Each of your blogs has provided professional and personal insight over a specific topic and your lives. By each of you being open and transparent, I was able to relate to you and learn from each of you. You have made this online course more meaningful and I am thankful to have met each and everyone of you. I just want to say thank you for teaching me something new about children from different parts of the world, providing resources and for supporting and posting meaningful comments on my blog page. Good luck with your journey with your program, I hope I will speak to you all again!

Cierra

Reference:

Epstein, A. S. (2009). Me, you, us: Social-emotional learning in preschool. Ypsilanti, MI: HighScope Press.