There are several resources, quotes, and images that I find inspiring as my work as an Early Childhood Advocate.
One resource that I continually go back to is the Zero to Three website, www.zerotothree.org, because of its expansive research, publications, podcasts, and information available not only for professionals but for parents as well.
Another resource I utilize often is the National Association for the Education for Young Children website, www.naeyc.org, this site also offers valuable resources for professionals in the Early Childhood field.
I also find Ghandi's quote "To reach real peace in the world, we will have to begin with the children" inspiring.
I also find inspiration in my teaching style from the quote "Children must be taught how to think, not what to think" by Margaret Mead. When we teach children how to think we are giving them the gift of being able to form their own opinions, beliefs, and to be self sufficient.
As for images that inspire me, I find the pictures and work of the children that I work with to be inspiring. After recently leaving my current position one of my coworkers made me a collage photo of all the children and families I have worked with, I find this to be my most inspiring image. It reminds me of how far each of these families and children have come and the part that I played in their lives as well as the part they played in my life. I will treasure it always.
One resource that I continually go back to is the Zero to Three website, www.zerotothree.org, because of its expansive research, publications, podcasts, and information available not only for professionals but for parents as well.
Another resource I utilize often is the National Association for the Education for Young Children website, www.naeyc.org, this site also offers valuable resources for professionals in the Early Childhood field.
I also find Ghandi's quote "To reach real peace in the world, we will have to begin with the children" inspiring.
I also find inspiration in my teaching style from the quote "Children must be taught how to think, not what to think" by Margaret Mead. When we teach children how to think we are giving them the gift of being able to form their own opinions, beliefs, and to be self sufficient.
As for images that inspire me, I find the pictures and work of the children that I work with to be inspiring. After recently leaving my current position one of my coworkers made me a collage photo of all the children and families I have worked with, I find this to be my most inspiring image. It reminds me of how far each of these families and children have come and the part that I played in their lives as well as the part they played in my life. I will treasure it always.
