"Children must learn how to engage in satisfying sociodramatic play, which means that adults or more capable peers must take responsibility for assisting them in this learning."   Sue Bredekamp, Ph.D.

"To be judged fairly, this young man must only be compared to himself."   Jean-Marc Gaspard Itard

"I'm not here to save the world.  I'm here to make a difference."
Raymond Hernandez,  Executive Director

"We have an opportunity to shape a child's life for the better.  That's what makes me passionate."     Sandy Escobido, Deputy Field Director

"To implement individually, culturally, and linguistically appropriate curriculum is not possible without family involvement"               Sue Bredekamp, Ph.D.

"The challenge for early childhood educators at all levels is to ensure that our practices reflect this current knowledge while also staying true to our principles and core values - - a challenge but also an opportunity."          Sue Bredekamp, Ph.D.

                          My Kindergarten class - - 1970 - - that me standing on the far left!

"To laugh often and much;
to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;
to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;
to appreciate beauty;
to find the best in others;
to leave the world a bit better;
to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded."

                                                  Ralph Waldo Emerson

To all my Walden colleagues:
I'm sorry it took me so long to figure this whole blog thing out.  I created a google+ account and thought that was my blog!  I know you are all laughing.  :)  
Anyway, I really do have it figured out now.  I think. 

It's that time of year again!  Love the Steeler Moon in this photo.  Proud to be from the 'burgh!

So, I'm finally figuring this out.  Better late than never.

Another favorite book of mine is "We Are All Alike. We Are All Different" I love that it is written by children. It is a great book to use for diversity. Posted just now by Lynn Kline. Lynn Kline's Bl...

I love the children's book, "The Magic Locket" by Elizabeth Koda-Callan. It is about a young girl who is given a locket. She thinks it holds magic powers. One day she opens the locket and sees that the only thing in it is a mirror. Then she realizes it is she who has the power to do things. A great self-esteem story for children. Believing in themselves makes things happen.

"Children are our most valuable natural resource" - - Herbert Hoover

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Another favorite book of mine is "We Are All Alike. We Are All Different" I love that it is written by children. It is a great book to use for diversity.

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I love the children's book, "The Magic Locket" by Elizabeth Koda-Callan. It is about a young girl who is given a locket. She thinks it holds magic powers. One day she opens the locket and sees that the only thing in it is a mirror. Then she realizes it is she who has the power to do things. A great self-esteem story for children. Believing in themselves makes things happen.

 

 

                     

 

                     

I did it!

Ok I guess I finally figured this out.  I never thought that I would have a blog before any of my children!  They will be so jealous!