When I Think of Child Development

This quote by Ann Landers resonates with me because it speaks to the essential aspects of early childhood education.  The part of the quote, “It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves,” emphasizes the idea that parents are children’s first teachers.  When parents and/or caregivers are instructing children about life, the children can learn from what adults are telling them so they can learn how to become independent.  The more independent children become, the easier it is for them to transition from early childhood to adolescence to adulthood.  The same passing of knowledge and information can also be done when teachers in the classroom.  Teachers are giving children a foundation of knowledge so that the children can build upon it and carry it with them and as they continue throughout their educational journeys. 
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Lester, thank you for contributing to the class, for I really enjoyed reading and responding to your posts.  It is always nice to have a male’s perspective, especially in regards to early childhood education. Please continue to give children the knowledge that you have given to me as your classmate, and I know the children you teach will be successful.  I wish you nothing but success throughout the rest of your time in our program at Walden University.
Teresa Herbert

Jazmine, thank you for your contributions to the classroom discussions. You gave insightful information in the early childhood education field. I hope that you continue to have the passion to inspire young children, for you are a great teacher of knowledge, and the children can learn a lot from you. I enjoyed having you as my classmate, and I wish you well on the rest of your academic journey at Walden University.
Teresa Herbert






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  1. AnonymousAugust 26, 2017 at 8:56 AM

    Your quote is very meaningful. As a caregiver, we want our children to be independent. We teach them skills to care for themselves and when we see them accomplish what we have taught them, our hearts swell up because we have done our job. The early years are important because we help set the foundation for a successful life.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 26, 2017 at 4:35 PM

    Teresa I love this quote. While we focus on what we have done, it is what we have taught them to make them able to do for themselves, is what is important. Thank you for all of your input these last 8 weeks. I look forward to meeting you again in another class.
    -Samantha Davis

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  3. AnonymousAugust 27, 2017 at 6:18 PM

    Teresa,
    Your quote is true, and means a great deal when it comes to the developing young child. We must teach children to learn to do for themselves, so when they reach teenage and adulthood these qualities will be instilled in them....Great quote! Thank you for the past 8 weeks with your input in discussions and blog posts!

    Mary Cox

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