Personal Childhood Web

The five people who nurtured and care about me:

My mother influenced my life by teaching me right from wrong. My mother nurtured me by building my self esteem. My mother cared by keeping me safe from harm and danger. My mother made me feel special organizing creative birthday parties for me.
My father influenced me by setting positive examples. My father nurtured me by supporting my imagination. My father showed how he cared by playing games and participating in my activities. My father made me feel special by showing interest in my school work and school activities.
My grandmother influenced me by encouraging good behavior. My grandmother nurtured me by encouraging my curiosity. My grandmother made me feel special by always preparing my favorite meals.
My grandfather influenced me by rewarding good behavior. My grandfather nurtured me by supporting my innovation. My grandfather cared by picking me up from after school activities. My grandfather made me feel special by taking me to any fun place of my choice.

My Favorite Early Childhood Quote

"The first five years have so much to do with how the next 80 turn out".

The Story Of A Child That Touched My Heart

A student in one of my 3 year old classes wouldn't participate in the learning activities in the classroom. I used a chart with stickers to chart my student's academic progress. This student did not have any stickers by his name. His parents would ask why? I expressed that all children learn at different levels and paces, even though I was a little concerned. Near the end of class year, this student joined in and started raising his hand to be called on and recited his colors, numbers, shapes and alphabet. The student also made me aware of his knowledge of all the other class activities. This was amazing. All year the student had been taking in everything and chose his time to share.

The title of the child's book that I love is Mother Goose. I love this book because it helps children develop their memory skills.