In this fast-paced world, it’s nice to remember that it’s not the speed that always matters. It is just as important to be persistent. In the classic story about the turtle and the hare, the hare got tired rushing. The turtle persevered taking his time and in the end, was the winner. It’s not how fast a child learns something new, but how much stamina the child has even in the face of apparent failure. Children need to be helped to keep their spirits up, to believe they can succeed. That is where you come in. Your words of encouragement and support can make a world of difference in the life of a child.
Have a wonderful day.
Maryln
Thursday, July 31, 2008
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6 comments:
I would like to some suggestions for helping my teachers to become as passionate about early childhood education as I am. I actually had someone tell me today that "daycare isn't like regular school". My response was no, it's in many ways even more important. They really just don't get it. I can't believe it could all come down to being about salary but it often seems that way.
Help me not to give up!!!
Gooddmorning! Because of your reminding us to keep ourselves full (tea pots to fill our little tea cups) I went to the Dr and am taking even better care of myself to be able to feel good and reconize the subtle needs of my charges. When I don't feel good I could miss and slough off needs my children have - because I am human too! Thanks so much for your reminders of all kinds!
Words of encouragement and support are key ingredients in the development to happy creative children. We are in a position where we can make a difference in the lives of children who need and lack the above. One would say, it also helps the care givers when they are encouraged and support one another.
Thank you Maryln for your thoughts! I look forward to reading them.
Pam, I empathize with you. I also work in a daycare/learning center and even the teachers don't get it. They treat all the children the same without taking into consideration thier different temperments. I get so disappointed but keep telling myself I want to make a difference. Please do not give up, we need more people like who really care.
Hi Pam and Rita,
I too want to say, "Don't give up." Here are a couple of suggestions for you.
1. Stay enthusaistic. Your enthusaism is infectious.
2. Make it "fun" to come to work. Have little notes of encouragement in teacher's rooms.
3. Have teambuilding activities.
4. Have the entire staff come up with a motto about helping children.
5. Learn how to handle negative people. Negativity is just as contagious as enthusiasm.
6. I don't want to sound like I'm selling, but if you get a chance to go to one of our management seminars, try and attend. They are packed always with ways to build teams, handle negative people, and create enthusiasm.
I'm working on a brand new one now--writing the topics for the brochure, and you both have inspired me even more! Don't give up!!! The children need you!
Have a great day or evening whenever you read this.
Maryln
PS To anonymous, who took time for herself to go to doctor, that is sooooooooooooo fine. The better you feel, the better you can help others feel.
You all are sooooooooooo fine!!!
Thanks Rita & Marilyn
I really do love what I do. I worry most about the children and what kind of influence some teachers may be having when I am not there to hear it. I am in the process of hiring and I am getting better at asking the "right" questions in hopes of hiring just the right person for the task.
Marilyn: I have attended a training and it was very inspiring and uplifting. Your daily reminders are also helpful. I just wish I could ooze some of that into my teachers. I have only been doing this for a little over a year and actually feel we have come a long way. It's just every now and then that one comment can make me doubt all that we are doing.
Thanks again to both of you for the encouragement.
Pam
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