As a child, I was very happy with riding a bike and playing football with my older cousins. Through play I learned what teamwork was and I learned that play helped to build character. When I was growing up there was things that girls could play and things that boys could play. I was always getting in trouble because as a girl I was not suppose to be playing football with the boys but I was suppose to be playing with my dolls and girl cousin or watching my Granny make a quilt. As an educator I can say that the way things are a little the same is that there are still gender based play. In our classroom we encourage the children to explore all types of play regardless of gender.
Here is a quote from The National Institute of Play, that I really enjoyed reading: " The ability of a young child to create their own sense of their mind, and that of others, takes place through pretend play, which continues to nourish the spirit throughout life, and remains key to innovation and creativity" (2009).
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
RELATIONSHIP REFLECTION
As I reflect back on positive relationships and the people whom I had these relationships with, I realize how blessed I am to have encounter such meaningful people in my life.
As always my parents James and Shirley Hines have had a great impact on my life. They taught me how to be me and alway love me regardless of circumstances that occurs in my life. Our relationship is a positive in so many ways. If I want the truth regardless of how hurtful it may be I can count on them to give me that. My parents are very supportive of all of my dreams and goals. They are biggest cheerleaders.
The other people who have been positive in my life are my children Taylor and Jaylan. They help me to push on when I feel as if the fight is gone. They encourage me to be the best that I can be. All I do, I do for them. I think that our relationship is two-sided, they encourage me as I show them that dreams are reachable and that if they are going to dream, dream big and anything is possible.
My sibilings, Scottie, Anthony, and Creshauna are the other people who support me whether or not they believe in what I am doing. They are a supportive team.
I have several friends that have I have great relationships with as well.
On my job, I feel that my co-teacher and I have a great partnership. We feed off of each other. We have one goal and that is to make sure that our children are learning in a safe and nurturing environment. We constantly support each other by encouraging each other to continue our education, give advice on raising our children as single mothers, and making sure that our classroom has a positive atmosphere.
Some of the challenges of maintaining a relationship would be lack of communication and not have the same goals or aspirations.
I am grateful for the people whom I have built these relationships with. They are very supportive and encouraging.
Erica Hines
As always my parents James and Shirley Hines have had a great impact on my life. They taught me how to be me and alway love me regardless of circumstances that occurs in my life. Our relationship is a positive in so many ways. If I want the truth regardless of how hurtful it may be I can count on them to give me that. My parents are very supportive of all of my dreams and goals. They are biggest cheerleaders.
The other people who have been positive in my life are my children Taylor and Jaylan. They help me to push on when I feel as if the fight is gone. They encourage me to be the best that I can be. All I do, I do for them. I think that our relationship is two-sided, they encourage me as I show them that dreams are reachable and that if they are going to dream, dream big and anything is possible.
My sibilings, Scottie, Anthony, and Creshauna are the other people who support me whether or not they believe in what I am doing. They are a supportive team.
I have several friends that have I have great relationships with as well.
On my job, I feel that my co-teacher and I have a great partnership. We feed off of each other. We have one goal and that is to make sure that our children are learning in a safe and nurturing environment. We constantly support each other by encouraging each other to continue our education, give advice on raising our children as single mothers, and making sure that our classroom has a positive atmosphere.
Some of the challenges of maintaining a relationship would be lack of communication and not have the same goals or aspirations.
I am grateful for the people whom I have built these relationships with. They are very supportive and encouraging.
Erica Hines
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