There are so many wonderful quotes about children and children's development that it was difficult to pick just one. The first quote I chose states 'Only a child can appreciate the value of a raindrop or find beauty in a puddle" - Unknown. I chose this quote because it is so true. Children, especially young children see beauty and wonder in things that most of us adults have forgotten about long ago, which is why I love my job as a teacher because I get to experience that wonder again through their eyes. The other quote I chose goes along the lines of "The primary purpose of being four is to be four. Of secondary importance is to get ready to be five" - Jim Traverse. I agree with this quote wholeheartedly. As teachers, parents, families, we sometimes worry too much about children being ready for the next stage that we forget that they are enjoying and being challenged by the stage they are in now.
To all of my classmates, colleagues, and of course our professor I would like to say thank you for this semester. Studying child development has been a challenging yet rewarding experience this semester. I know that I would not have benefited as much from it without your feedback. I would also like to thank Dr. Kathleen Bergen for her wonderful, easy-to-understand yet rich in information text that I am sure I will use as a reference for years to come.
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
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Joseph, I really like the first quote you shared. It gives a clear picture of how a child thinks and reminds adults that sometimes, its really is the little things that truly matter.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your experiences and insight with the class. I have enjoyed reading your posts and blogs and I appreciate the responses you gave to my own posts. I wish you well in your future coursework and career.
I really enjoyed reading your quotes and I just want to say thank you for taking the time out to read and comment on my blogs. I also want to thank you for giving me the correct infomation about China. Good luck with your future,and I hope you finish the program out strong and get your degree in the end and have a prosperous future as well. Good luck with everything.
ReplyDeleteJoseph I would like to thank you for your positive comments in regards to my blogs, you encouraged me, and supported my comments with professionalism. Thanks for sharing your personal experiences and non-judgmental feedback. I hope that we will meet again during our Walden's journey. Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteGreat quotes Joseph! I love the one about the important thing about being four is being four! Wonderfully said!
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed learning about you through discussions and have enjoyed having your feedback on my posts. You make me think of things in a different way and for that I am grateful. I look forward to working with you again as the program goes on.
Kim