Channette's Early Childhood Studies Blog

  My Connections to Play                                           My family supported play for me when I was younger by purchasing Barbie's and Cabbage dolls. I know that my Cabbage Patch dolls were especially important to me because I still have them all. I cannot seem to let go of them. I have around 10 Cabbage Patch dolls and accessories to go with them. I can remember always having one with me at all times. I am an only child and participated in solitary play often. I can recall spending hours in my room, using my imagination to go on long adventures with my Barbie's and Cabbage patch dolls. I believe it is one of the reasons why I am so creative. I have a great imagination. My family provided me the space and time to play. I do not recall playing with my family members. However, I do not believe I ever wanted to. I enjoyed being alone during my playtime. I can reca...

Relationship Reflection Relationships are important to me because a support system of positive people in my life helps me to stay positive and focused. I honestly believe if I did not have positive people in my life, I would have made a lot of bad decisions or decisions that took me away from my passions and dreams. Having a solid foundation of kind and influential people in my life has saved my life many times.  I only focus on partnerships in life that are positive. I have no time for negative people or negative influences in my life. However, I am aware that people come into my life for a reason, season, or a lifetime. There are several people in my life whom I believe will be a part of my life for a lifetime. From the first moment I met these individuals, I have had a positive relationship with them. I have a special connection with each one of them for valid reasons.  Dana is a friend of mine who I connect with on a spiritual level. She helps me to continue to have faith ...

                                         https://www.quotemaster.org/images/82/821d8083edf6f43518813a0caf4fe30e.jpeg Retrieved from: https://www.quotemaster.org/images/69/69cc5092a44bc79afdb3e27d36f33e6e.jpg Professional Thanks to You      These quotes have a deeper meaning to me after participating in this course. As we continue our careers in childcare, I truly believe we will all leave valuable marks on the lives of children we have the honor of interacting with or providing a service for.  I would like to thank all my classmates for supporting my efforts to communicate and discuss with you during this course. I have enjoyed everyone's blog assignments. I appreciate the comments you left on my blog. As you continue your professional path I hope that you find success and overcome all obstacles. I wish that all of you continue to believe that you can inspire, mot...