"Be who you are and say what you feel,
because those who mind don't matter,
and those who matter don't mind." --Dr. Seuss
I love this quote because it teaches children to be themselves and to not worry about what others think of them. Sometimes during childhood, life can be tough. Tough questions, touch answers. But I believe that if you teach a child to stay true to themselves, this is the best gift that we can bestow upon them. During the ages of 4-11, many changes are taking place. Quite a few changes are cognitive, yet some are physical and emotional, as well. However, I feel the biggest change is that of the social environment. School begins at age 5 and so does the importance of friendships, peer interaction and social skills that will carry us through a lifetime. I find it crucial that as a child comes into their own and begins to find themselves, we as teachers and parents need to nurture their likes and dislikes, encourage them to try new activities and to listen and be there when they need a friendly ear.
Beau,
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for the kind words and for all your contributions this class. I thoroughly enjoyed reading your summaries and perspectives on issues. I appreciate the comments that you made after reading my discussions. I hope that we will have more classes together, and that we are in the same group again. Have a wonderful holiday season and happy new year, Tammy
Beau,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the Dr. Seuss quote! He is truly one of my favorite writers! Also, thank you for sharing your knowledge and time to reply to my blog and discussions. I look forward to having our paths cross again on our journey to our Masters degrees!!
Marie