Continuance of "My Connections to Play"

"My Connections to Play"

adventurouschild.... "The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind." - Maria Montessori 

“Children are people, and they should have to reach to learn about things, to understand things, just as adults have to reach if they want to grow in mental stature. Life is composed of lights and shadows, and we would be untruthful, insincere, and saccharine if we tried to pretend there were no shadows. Most things are good, and they are the strongest things; but there are evil things too, and you are not doing a child a favor by trying to shield him from reality. The important thing is to teach a child that good can always triumph over evil.”
― Walt Disney Company 

When we were children our mother played with us all the time. I recall her racing with us, playing baseball, football, tennis, and volley ball. I enjoyed my childhood because my mother was young in heart and loved to do wonderful things with us. I also remembered the tea parties as a little girl my mother and I had together. Also we cooked cookies, potato chips, popcorn, pretzels, candy, garlic bread, and  taught us how to play with old maid cards and Candy Land, Sorry along with Monopoly.

My father was a good dad and adored him with all my love. My daddy use to teach us how to be true friends to each other and other people, how to fight and protect ourselves from others, shake hands, cook, mop, sweep, drive lawn mowers, and play cards. I reflect on the time my daddy taught me how to real cards because my oldest sister loved to cheat therefore he showed me spade card was worth the highest point and how to win, which I started winning all the time.

Play time has changed tremedously from yesterday when I was child. Children yesterday played games as following jacks, marbles, hop scotch, lemon twist, hula hoop, hide and go see, Simon said, jump rope, footie, twister, uno, and teacher. In addition, we played with Barbie and Ken dolls especially, baby dolls, easy maker, bikes, and tricycles. And children today play with bikes, computers, ipads, phones, texts, tag, football, Xbox, play station 3 and 4, nba 2k  14, and nba 2k 12 and other electronic games.

Relationship Reflection

November 9, 2011

As I reflect back on my childhood I realize now had it not been for the positive relationships and partnerships all of my siblings and I had we would not be as successful as we are today. These relationships and partnerships in my family allowed all of us to rear our own children in the similar ways: love, nurture, gentle, and affection. It is the most essential tool children need to get that edge needed to compete, strive, and accomplish their goals.I always remember my daddy telling me that you can be whatever you want to come. All of my siblings believed that and still do. Also all other relationships depend on family positive relationship.Children will grow healthy and maintain a positive relationship with spouse, friends, children, and friends. Even my uncles, aunts, and teachers had healthy relationships with us to succeed. 

The first person that contributes to my constant positive development is my oldest sister Cathy. Cathy, is not only my blood sibling but more than that by being my sister in Christ. Therefore she knows when I am feeling low and need to be encouraged. She knows just what to say at the right time. I also believe this could be because she was always strong, take charge, smart, and left in charge when our oldest brother was not around. Therefore she has taken the role on since my father is dead, older brother, and mother is bed ridden. We have to have someone to lend on and depend on therefore she is that person. She has kept our family together by possessing these characteristics and as the cook for family functions.

The second person that contributes to my ongoing positive relationship is my sister Constance who is three years younger than I. She is one of those sisters who believes you can accomplish anything in life you set your heart and mind to do. When I feel as though I want to give up in school she constantly encourages me that we all are smart just like our mother and you can do this. She believes no matter how long it takes, it is worth it, and her favor words if you don't die, you will need  this education. 

The third person I believe has a positive influence in my life is my baby sister Jackie. Jackie some how knows when I am feeling bad or someone has mistreated me and yes, the baby sister steps in and see is there anything she can do to resolve the problem. Furthermore she will text or call me with a uplifting word and even may say let us go shopping or even the fair. This means a lot to me.

The fourth person in my life is my pastor Elder Malcom Johnson. He reminds me of my father and just don't care about my spiritual soul but my nature soul. He was the person that told me to go back to school and close that chapter in my life and once I finish my undergraduate degree go right on and get my master. He always instilling in me things that will help me to succeed in my life at this age. Also I once taught the youth in church and this allowed me that my personal life can help motivated them to succeed in their life.

The fifth persons in my life help to maintain my goals is my nephew and daughter Michelle and Justin. Justin and Michelle, always remind me when I am having a tough time in school to pray and read my word. This allows me to know that God is with me and will lead me in all the positive ways. Also this reminds me of my two favor scriptures  Philipans 4:13 " I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me" and Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the thoughts I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

These relationships have taught me how to love children and be caring for each one in their on special way. I realized that all children can learn one thing regardless of their special need. It has taught me also that children are the most precious jewel one can invest their dividends. My mother was an educator and believe children were what you "called them". Even though they came from low-socioecomonic status my mother believed you should invested more in that child because you did not want him turned out like his enviornment.

In conclusion I have learned from all of my relationships children need someone that cares and show that child to believe in themselves. Children loves their teachers and want to be just like them. Therefore I realize how I treat that child will have a positive or negative effect on him the rest of his natural life. Teachers can break or make a child therefore before we say or do anything to that child we should think about the consequences. I recall a teacher asked my son what did he have in his head "Bricks inside your head for Brains"? Now what is that to say to an eight year old child, but had not I known this was not a positive thing to say, I would have not handled that in a positive manner. I reinforced in him that's not true and you are a very smart little boy and become whatever you want in life. My parents had taught all of us to know without a shadow of doubt you can be whatever you want in life. Therefore as a preschool teacher I must make sure my children know they can do all things regardless what obstacles come in their way.