Saturday, April 14, 2012

Wildflowers

Take time to think about what you have learned in this course about children’s identities and development and the ways in which each is impacted by bias, discomfort, and trauma. What you have learned about anti-bias work, yourself, and others.



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
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3 comments:

  1. nicolel82606April 15, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Leslie,

    I enjoyed your poem, it brings out may valid points that we as educators need to keep in mind when working with children. Each child that we come into contact with we have an impact on whether its positive or negative the words we speak to them effect the person they become and how they view the world around them.

    Thanks for sharing!

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  2. BekiApril 15, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Leslie,

    I love the themes of acceptance and respect throughout your poem. I think that in our anti-bias work as educators, these are two of the most important characteristics that must be taught through modeling. I think a huge challenge to teaching respect and acceptance is the how often children may NOT see it throughout their life at home, in their communities, etc. This makes it very challenging for educators to, then, try to encourage these characteristics.

    Great poem, Leslie. Thank you for sharing.

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  3. Alisa SmithApril 15, 2012 at 7:36 PM

    I absolutely love the first line of the poem....without our differences our world would be bland! If there is one thing that we have learned through our journey it is that it is the different languages, cultures and beliefs that makes this such an interesting world. As educators we need to find integrative ways to bring that into the classrooms.

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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.