More words of Inspiration and Motivation

"As you consider whether to move a child into formal academic training, remember that we want our children to do more than just learn how to read and write; we want them to learn is such a way that they become lifelong readers and writers. If we push our children to start learning the skills too far ahead of their own spontaneous interest in their capacity, we may sacrifice the long range-goal of having them enjoy such pursuits". - Lilian G. Katz

Lilian G. Katz (20th century), U.S. Early Childhood Specialist. " Should Preschoolers Learn the Three R's? " Parents Magazine (October 1990).

Words of Inspiration and Motivation

"We as professionals in the early childhood field have an opportunity to shape a child's life for the better". - Sandy Escobido

Course Media: "The Passion for Early Childhood"
Five early childhood professionals share passion, motivation, and commitment to the early childhood field.

Laureate Education,  Inc. (2010). "The Passion for Early Childhood". ( Video Webcast). In Foundations: Early Childhood Studies: Retrieved from http://www.courseurl.com

My Personal Childhood Web

"My friends and family are my support system.  They tell me what I need to hear, not what I want to hear and they are there for me in the good and bad times. Without them I have no idea where I would be and I know that their love for me is what's keeping my head above the water" - Kelly Clarkson

This is my family support system who made me who I am today. Starting from left to right:

1. My mom- My mom is the shy type, but strong. I am her only child. My father was killed before I was born and my mom never got the chance to tell him that she was pregnant. So my mom had to be strong to raise me as a single mother. Like me she had a great family support system as well. I think my mom motivates me because I want to make her proud.

2. My Grandparents- I am the only grandchild to my grandparents. My grandma a.k.a. my second mom, is a very strong & loving woman,  she is the type of person who always argues her case even if sometimes she's wrong. She's always there for advice. My grandpa a.k.a Paw Paw,  is my father figure,  anything I want or need he'll get it for me. I guess I'm granddaddy's little girl! I am the only person to get him to do something that he doesn't want to do.

3. My Uncle- Uncle Anthony a.k.a Ant, is a very outgoing & fun person. He's like an older brother to me. We have some of the same interest in music, sports, video games,  & cartoons. We also enjoy going to amusement parks & water parks. He is a straight forward type of person, he tells it like it is.

My Favorite Children's Book

My favorite children's book is Swimmy by Leo Lionni. I think this is one of my favorite book because this is one of the first book I receive from my teacher while I was in kindergarten. Also I still have the book today. It's a great book that shows lots of diversity. It covers topics such as bravery,  courage,  loneliness,  friendships,  problem solving, and diversity. Also it has beautiful illustration of the oceans and sea life.

Educational Quote

"An education isn't how much you committed to memory,  or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you know and what you don't"- Anatole France

The Transformation of Alisha

Then and Now pictures of me!