Tuesday, July 2, 2013

What fuels my passion for the early childhood field?

I have been asked so many times, why do you want to teach preschool? Isn't preschool baby sitting? Remarks such as these are disheartening to someone that really loves preschool. I love the preschool setting. I have found that it is my area of interest. I love how the children learn thru play. It seems to be a better stress free way of teaching them all they need to know for kindergarten. I know that kindergarten seems to be so stressful these days. I enjoy watching children learn and knowing that I have a part in this. I feel that preschool is a child’s foundation and it is up to me to set the foundation for them to learn all they can. One small step at a time I pray that I can make a difference in someones life. 

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2 comments:

  1. UnknownJuly 6, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Rachel,
    I like your quotes learning through play.Actively promoting child-directed play
    is essential for the early years(Hewes 2010). Teacher like you can intentionally plan
    their time and space and cognitive skills that emerge in sociodramatic play, and which affect children's latter success in school.Another way for a teacher to support children's play is to participate, whether by commenting during play or taking on a role within the play(Ashiabi 2007).
    References:
    Ashiabi, G.S.2007."Play in the Preschool Classroom:Its Socioemotional Significance and the Teacher's Role in Play." Early Childhood Education Journal 35(2):199-207.
    Rachel Ellis if you need for further
    reference you can send it to my blog www.abcdruby.blogspot.com

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  2. AnonymousJuly 14, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    An early childhood education is paramount in a child's life.

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