Thursday, December 20, 2012
Quote from Cathy Nutbrown
"Pausing to listen to an airplane in the sky, stooping to watch a ladybug on a plant, sitting on a rock to watch the waves crash over the quayside - children have their own agendas and timescales. As they find out more about their world and their place in it, they work hard not to let adults hurry them. We need to hear their voices."
~Cathy Nutbrown
I feel like this quote tells a lot about how children stop and recognize the little things in life. As adults we are always in a hurry and forget to realize and see the little things in life. This quote lets us know as teachers that we need to hear the children’s voices and listen to them. We can reach more children by listening to them.
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Melissa,
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed your posts and reading your ideas involving early child development. It is evident that you prepare for your assignments and have well thought out responses. Thank you for sharing. I wish you the best in your journey of continuing your education.
Sincerely,
Druesilla Lunsford
Hi Melissa,
ReplyDeleteI would like to thank you for your support and comments during the course. I really enjoyed reading your post and working with you. Time flies when you’re having fun. I can’t believe that we’re almost complete with our first semester. I wish you the best and hope to work with you again.
Pan
What a lovely quote, It's one I haven't heard before. You make a great point about the hurried nature of our profession. I feel like I am always trying to fit as many things in as I can. And when I am in a hurry and stressed, especially around assessment time, I often think things are much less productive. Thanks for the reminder to keep things simple and really let children dictate the pace. I think children speak to us in lots of ways so we need to listen to their words and actions.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for all of your contributions to the discussions we've had over the past 8 weeks. I've really enjoyed reading all of your posts. You've shared so much and that's benefited us all. All the best to you in the new year!