Thank you Wildflowers
One hope that I have when thinking about working with children and families who are from diverse backgrounds is that when they come to a center or school setting they feel comfortable, accepted, and encouraged to share their differences. I hope that through education and time I am able to help families get to this point in their journey.
One goal I would like to set for the early childhood field is to accept all children regardless of their background and experiences. That instead we embrace their background and learn from it. Also I would hope that we could all be wildflowers.
WILDFLOWERS
Without our differences our world would be bland
Individuals need to be able to shine no matter what
Learn to accept each other’s culture, beliefs, and languages
Differently abled doesn’t mean they can’t
Follow your heart
Level the playing field with education
Open the mind to acceptance
Willingness to learn about others
Ears open to listen for clues and hurt hearts
Respect
Strong enough to stand up for others rights
Thank you-
I would like thank all my colleagues for traveling this path of reconstruction with me. We have had to confront some demons and have had to correct misinformation. I thank you all for being thoughtful and considerate during this process. There are not a lot of groups where you are able to feel comfortable enough to open up and reveal the truth. Again, thank you and the best wishes for the next class.
Personal Childhood Web
Mom-My mother
Influence: showed me a love of learning that has lasted a life time. She would have “Tea Parties” with me but insisted on real food not pretend. She would read to us each night and tuck us in. She showed her love and affection by being there and showing me how to make it on my own. Her impact on my life is ongoing. She is still guiding me to be a better and stronger person.
Dad: My birth father
Influence: taught me that continuing your education may be tough but is always worth the effort. He would take me on camping trips each summer and road trips to historical places. He always called me “sis”. His influence takes me to historical sites. I have an appetite for history.
Don: My step-dad (Dad)
Influence: taught me that hard work was important in life. He taught me how to drive my first stick shift. He moved me back and forth to college many times without question. He considered me his own and became my father when mine abandoned me. He still checks in on me and makes sure my head is on straight.
Grandma D: Paternal Grandmother
Influence: she taught me how to be a “proper” young lady. I remember how I should behave to this day. She showed me how to make ordinary everyday things into magical paths to the imaginary world. A refrigerator box could be a house, doctor’s office, fort, or a cave below hundreds of feet. She showed me how to cook and sew so I could be a good wife. Though she is not with me now I still can look at a plain item and imagine where it could lead me.
Grandma Z: Maternal Grandmother
Influence: taught me that women could be fierce and independent. She loved flowers and taught me a love of them as well.
I love your poem! May I print it out to post in my classroom?
ReplyDeleteI am glad you are working forward with correct information. Hope to see you in the next class.
Hi Leslie I really enjoyed your poem and our children is our future all children and when children from diverse background come to school they should feel welcomed and safe. Great post take care.
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