"My Connection to Play"

“For a small child there is no division between playing and learning; between the things he or she does ‘just for fun’ and things that are ‘educational.’ The child learns while living and any part of living that is enjoyable is also play. ~ Penelope Leach (psychologist and author)

“It is in playing, and only in playing, that the individual child or adult is able to be creative and to use the whole personality, and it is only in being creative that the individual discovers the self.” ~ D.W. Winnicott (British pediatrician)

“Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn.” ~ O. Fred Donaldson (martial arts master)

http://www.childsplaymagazine.com/Quotes/index.htm

 

 

 

These items allow children to use their social skills, cognitive development, gross and fine motor skills. Children are also use real life materials which are used in their homes.  The sand and toys allows the boy use his thinking skills to build by recalling his memory about the material.

During my childhood my mother brought toys pertaining to my interest. I mostly recall having a play kitchen, doll houses, and many dolls. I loved to play dress up. I believe back then many people did not associate play with learning. I played with many materials which helped be to use my social skills such as the kitchen and doll house. The different material allowed learning communication among my peers.

Play is very similar today as it was yesterday. Yet there are much more learning materials available to children in terms of learning. There are so many puzzles and games today that require children to think and be creative.

I see play as a learning experience for children no matter what age. There are so many thing children can learn through play that they will acquire in their adult lives. Everybody needs to know how to communicate and be social.  In life many of us have to use our thinking skills on our jobs. Different materials are used in our homes.

 

                                                

 

 

 

 

Relationship Reflection

I believe that positive relationships are important whether it involves children, family, co-workers, or friends. My relationships with my own children and family is ongoing. I have always had a close relationship with my mother.The relationship with my children is most  important especially at home.


                                                              My two boys

 

                                                               My Mother

Positive Family Partnership is becoming more and more demanding in early childhood programs.  A child's relationship in their environment determines their outcome in life. Often I try to make my have feels warm and welcoming for my children as possible. We have family time every week whether its reading, watching TV, playing games, eating out, or talking. A mother's relationship is unlike any other. Parenting involves positive relationships in which challenges can develop. Listening and understanding are important factors concerning relationships.

I have experienced that challenges occur during miscommunication and not being understanding. As educators we must get involved with our students learning, home-life, and their families. I have learned a lot from hands on experience in the classroom. My own recent challenge was making sure that my children are comfortable in all environments. I recently relocated and I was so worried about my children being in an environment with no fomular faces. I imagined how they were feeling constantly. Now I go and eat lunch with them read, books to their class, and try to stay involved.



My work experiences has help me to gain insight on different types of relationships. I have also learned how to build positive and effective relationships with parents. The interaction between a teacher and child is very important in that it encourages the child to talk, develop social skills, and creates a warm and friendly environment. There so many learned experiences throughout my time in the classroom environment. It is a everyday learning experience involving teacher, director, children, and families.