Early Childhood Education Blog

Naeyc and DEC * To be familiar with the knowledge base of early childhood care and education and to stay informed through continuing education and training. * To advocate for and ensure that all children including those with special needs have support services needed to be successful. * We shall respect, value, promote, and encourage the active participation of all families by engaging families in meaningful ways in the assessment and intervention process.  Three ideals are important and also help to strengthen my processional goals.  They help support my future plan.  In early childhood you have to create a system that is beneficial to you.  When I get the opportunity to start my own daycare I will make sure that I create a positive atmosphere and support system for the parents and students.

Part 1: Position Statements and Influential Practices NAEYC. (2009).  Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8 .  Retrieved May 26, 2010, from  http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/dap NAEYC. (2009).  Where we stand on child abuse prevention .  Retrieved May 26, 2010, from  http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/ChildAbuseStand.pdf NAEYC. (2009).  Where we stand on school readiness .  Retrieved May 26, 2010, from  http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/Readiness.pdf NAEYC. (2009).  Where we stand on responding to linguistic and cultural diversity .  Retrieved May 26, 2010, from  http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/diversity.pdf NAEYC. (2003).  Early childhood curriculum, assessment, and program evaluation: Building an effective, accountable system in programs for children birth through age 8 .  Retrieved M...

This book is an excellent resource for those who will be teaching or even being a mentor to a child with disabilities.  It gives you a step by step approach on how to handle certain situations and how to have an overall positive educational experience for the child. My mom introduced me to Dr. Spock who was at one point everyones favorite pediatrician.  I do find that a lot of the lessons and tips that he gives are still valid to children today and will be a great resource to educators. 

"Poverty must not be a bar to learning and learning must offer an escape from poverty."  Lyndon B. Johnson "One strategy that is increasingly being used for helping early intervention professionals become more family centered is to involve family members in personnel preparation efforts." - Pamela Winton “When we prepare all people to compete and achieve side by side—when we all grow up together and live together in environments designed to welcome people of all abilities—it becomes much more difficult to fear or misunderstand or exploit people with disabilities.” -Pamela Winton Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. Harriet Tubman

My mom My mom is a perfect example of great mom and a woman who goes for her dreams and follows her goals.  She provides me with love and support.  She is also a great mentor to me.  She gives me advice and unconditional love. Hope Home is my sister and a part of the web of support. We are really close in age so growing up I learned a lot from her.  She was always there to give me support and loving advice.  A lot of times I would see how she went through different situations and learn from them. My dad My father passed at an early age but his influence left an imprint on my life.  He was a big enforcer of making sure we know the difference between whats right and what is wrong.  He taught me how to treat people and about responsibilities. God mother My god mother was a big influence to my childhood web.  She introduced my sister and I to different experiences.  With her we learned to think outside of the box.  With her we we...

When I think of my favorite children's book I go back to my own childhood.  The first book that comes to mind is Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.  I remember loving this as a child because of the bright beautiful colors in the book.  The colors caught my attention and made learning the alphabet fun and memorable.  I do believe that when children are learning hard concepts it is always good to incorporate a fun concept to help the concept stick in their minds. 

Hello my name is Amani Shaw I am a wife and mother of two.  I am excited about having an blog where I can share stories and information for others to learn as well as gain insight from my colleagues.