Thinking about the profession of early childhood education, there are a great many people who have had a great impact on this area of learning and development. Some are quite notorious while others are essentially unsung heroes who work with children day in and day out. Some quotes always stick out and enhance my daily passion of why I wake each morning with a fire in my heart to help young children learn and grow.
"Children are like tiny flowers; they are varied and need care, but each is beautiful alone and glorious
when seen in a community of peers."
- Friedrich Froebel
"Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed."
- Maria Montessori
A couple of weeks ago, I had an assignment to watch a media clip about other professionals passion for working with young children. These were five professionals with different areas of experience within the field of early childhood. One in particular stood out to me as she as detailing her experience assisting a grieving family. Renatta Cooper stated, "It's not all about you. You got to take your ego out of it and think about what's best for this child". Upon hearing this I thought "YES!" because all too often we as adults and care givers are so consumed with what we may think is best for a child or how we think a situation should be handled, when really we need to step back and think of a the child.
Who is someone who has inspired you or motivates you? Do you have a favorite quote that just sticks with you?
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I enjoyed reading he quotes that mean something to you. I love the one of the tiny flower, because that is indeed factual. Children, just as flowers need nurturing care to strive. Ironically I selected Mrs. Cooper's quote regarding ego as well. That is a very strong statement and should be heard by many and actually interpreted. We must step into the shoes of the child.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your quotes the one about Frobel is powerful because children do needs our love and care just like a flower, The second quote is also powerful because children love to do things on their own without help this gives them some independence.
ReplyDeleteThe quotes were very inspirational. overall great job with this blog. keep it up
ReplyDeleteI adore that Maria Montessori quote! Can you imagine the self-confidence and assurance children would gain if they were left to do the tasks they were already confident they could do?
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the Montesorri quote, ""Never help a child with a task at which he feels he can succeed." I need to remember that one most of all when I deal with my students, and let them try something first before I step in and "help" them. My help may not be beneficial if I get in the way of growth and resourcefulness! Great post!
ReplyDeleteBoth of the quotes that you have chosen are very beautiful and inspiring.
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