Reflecting on Learning

 

As an early childhood professional, my most passionate hope is to touch the hearts and minds of the children and families whom I work with through education.  By creating this bond, I want the children to be able to freely interact and communicate in a classroom environment that is conducive to learning.  In the classroom, the materials, resources, and manipulatives should reflect the culture, age appropriateness, various abilities, and interest of the children that will be in the room.  The children will explore, express themselves, learn about the world, learn about family, and learn about interacting, socializing and work with others.

The classroom goal is to help prepare the child to further his or her education and to interact in the world around them.  The classroom is a mini world that should give a great first impression which enables the child to want to be an active participant in the activities and events that go on at school and the classroom.  The desire for the child to actively participate will persuade the parents and family to want to be a part of everything the child is a part of.

To my colleagues,

This has been an interesting experience.  I really enjoyed sharing as well as reading what you all had to share.  Thanks for the insight and different perspectives. Best wishes for this school year.