"Tell me and I will forget, teach me and I will remember, involve me and I will learn" Benjamin Franklin. I chose this as one of my favorite quotes because I truly believe that children need to have a stake in their own education. They need to be led to think just as much as they need to be taught facts.
Choosing one favorite book is almost impossible! I love to read and I love all kinds of books! One of those books is The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein. I love this book because it relates to every relationship we have. The tree can be a parent, teacher, friend, mentor, or any one who is someone that we turn to when in need. That person is the one who does not need accolades for a job well done. They just want to be loved in return. I have some people like this in my life and I try to be that person to others. In the end, that is what is important in life.
I tried to retrieve a picture off of my phone but the technology knowledge is alluding me. I will have one posted tomorrow. I think that it is important to be able to put a face to words!
Question of the Week:
How much TV do you think is acceptable for young children to watch? Should TV be utilized in a daycare/preschool setting?
Patricia,
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful beginning! Do not underestimate your technological abilities. I love the Franklin quote. Very relevant to early educators.
Appropriate question....for future discussions.
To answer your question, while I was growing up, I was allowed to watch tv as a young child, but only after homework was done. I was able to watch tv with the family until bedtime. Now days, generations have changed. I was outside more then the kids are now. So to answer your question, I think there is too much tv in the average household. Families have forgotton ho to interact with each other. I work in a Preschool, daycare setting. The only time children are allowed to watch tv is before school care, and maybe sometimes on Fridays as a special treat. I think that this is apporipiate.
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