"Personal Choices Child Resources!" (Part 2)

“...And with a Light Touch”

p://www.amazon.com/Light-Touch-Learning-Reading-Teaching/dp/0435087878

“Implementing Recreation and Leisure Opportunities for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities”

http://www.sagamorepub.com/products/implementing-recreation-and-leisure-opportunities-infants-and-toddlers-disabilities

"The Passionate Teacher"

http://books.google.com/books/about/The_passionate_teacher.html?id=27KIxjwavEwC

“The Passionate Learner"

http://books.google.com/books?id=bFrlKZ_1jnUC&source=gbs_similarbooks

“Infant Toddler Resources...Providing Responsive and Supportive Care"

http://journal.naeyc.org/btj/200607/InfantToddlerResources709BTJ.pdf

Early Childhood Education Course Resources (Part 1)

• 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 May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/pscape.pdf
  
  
• NAEYC. (2009, April). Early childhood inclusion: A summary. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.naeyc.org/files/naeyc/file/positions/DEC_NAEYC_ECSummary_A.pdf
  
  
• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families. (2010). Infant-toddler policy agenda. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://main.zerotothree.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ter_pub_infanttodller
  
  
• FPG Child Development Institute. (2006, September). Evidence-based practice empowers early childhood professionals and families. (FPG Snapshot, No. 33). Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.fpg.unc.edu/~snapshots/snap33.pdf
  
  Note: The following article can be found in the Walden University Library databases.
• Turnbull, A., Zuna, N., Hong, J. Y., Hu, X., Kyzar, K., Obremski, S., et al. (2010). Knowledge-to-action guides. Teaching Exceptional Children, 42(3), 42–53.
  Use the Academic Search Complete database, and search using the article's title.  

 Global Support for Children’s Rights and Well-Being

• Article: UNICEF (n.d.). Fact sheet: A summary of the rights under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Retrieved May 26, 2010, from http://www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf
  
  
• Websites:
• World Forum Foundation
  http://worldforumfoundation.org/wf/wp/about-us
  This link connects you to the mission statement of this organization. Make sure to watch the video on this webpage
  
  
• World Organization for Early Childhood Education
  http://www.omep-usnc.org/
  Read about OMEP’s mission.
  
  
• Association for Childhood Education International
  http://acei.org/about/
  Click on “Mission/Vision” and “Guiding Principles and Beliefs” and read these statements.
  

Selected Early Childhood Organizations

• National Association for the Education of Young Children
  http://www.naeyc.org/
  
  
• The Division for Early Childhood
  http://www.dec-sped.org/
  
  
• Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers, and Families
  http://www.zerotothree.org/
  
  
• WESTED
  http://www.wested.org/cs/we/print/docs/we/home.htm
  
  
• Harvard Education Letter
  http://www.hepg.org/hel/topic/85
  
  
• FPG Child Development Institute
  http://www.fpg.unc.edu/main/about.cfm
  
  
• Administration for Children and Families Headstart’s National Research Conference
  http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/opre/hsrc/
  
  
• HighScope
  http://www.highscope.org/
  
  
• Children’s Defense Fund
  http://www.childrensdefense.org/
  
  
• Center for Child Care Workforce
  http://www.ccw.org/
  
  
• Council for Exceptional Children
  http://www.cec.sped.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home
  
  
• Institute for Women’s Policy Research
  http://www.iwpr.org/index.cfm
  
  
• National Center for Research on Early Childhood Education
  http://www.ncrece.org/wordpress/
  
  
• National Child Care Association
  http://www.nccanet.org/
  
  
• National Institute for Early Education Research
  http://nieer.org/
  
  
• Pre[K]Now
  http://www.preknow.org/
  
  
• Voices for America’s Children
  http://www.voices.org/
  
  
• The Erikson Institute
  http://www.erikson.edu/
    

Selected Professional Journals Available in the Walden Library

• YC Young Children
• Childhood
• Journal of Child & Family Studies
• Child Study Journal
• Multicultural Education
• Early Childhood Education Journal
• Journal of Early Childhood Research
• International Journal of Early Childhood
• Early Childhood Research Quarterly
• Developmental Psychology
• Social Studies
• Maternal & Child Health Journal
• International Journal of Early Years Education

The Passion For Early Childhood..

Heartfelt Qoute from Louise Derman-Sparks...

"I had a built in passion that it was important to make a real contribution to the world and to fix all the injustices that existed in the world and I wanted to do that through teaching."




Louise Derman-Sparks is a wife, mother, educator and author. As a long time human development faculty member at Pacific Oaks College, now Professor Emeritus (retired professor), she worked as an early childhood educator teacher and program director with young children and their families. She has conducted workshops and consults through the United States and the rest of the world. Ms. Derman-Sparks is the mother of two children (son and daughter), named Douglass and Holly. She has also been an activist for social justice for 40 years.

Two Profound Quotes...

"Early diagnosis and intervention for children with disorders of communicating and relating has been difficult to achieve." (Greenspan, M.D., Wieder, Ph.D,1997) 

"There is often uncertainty about whether a developmental dysfunction is simply a normal variation, a mild self-correcting difficulty, or a severe problem, such as an autistic spectrum disorder." (Greenspan, M.D., Wieder, Ph.D,1997)

Personal Childhood Web

Deborah  is my mother of whom is very special to me. She should have received Mother of the Year, every single year. She is a very loving, caring, strong, beautiful, smart, classy, fun loving and vibrant woman who had a very strong influence on me and my life as a child. My mother was involved in my life in every single way possible and this enabled me to have such a wonderful childhood. I knew that my mother was always in my corner and would always be there in time of need. She was very nurturing and loving, leaving me with zero voids or feelings of loneliness. My mother always ensured that I was full of joy and happiness by studying  me as a child and learning what made me feel whole. She was very good at reading me non verbally and took preventative measures to create a safe haven within my domain. In fact, my mother did the best she could to ensure that I also felt safe in all other aspects of my life, even in her absence. She did this by developing positive open relationships with my teachers, providers, coaches and other important people who had an impact on my social development. These healthy relationships enabled positive communication, resulting in social and academic success for me. She also nurtured me by showering me with unconditional love by way of having a girls day out,  hugs and kisses....and holding hands etc. My mother showed me that she cared about me by her actions but also by her words, always  telling me how she felt about me as her child. She successfully expressed her love both verbally and non verbally. My mother continues to have an impact on my life, as she continues to be an awesome  role model with her mothering skills and now grand mothering skills...smile....In addition, I am very proud but humbled with all of  her  career successes and accomplishments!  Upon her retirement, we opened up a childcare facility together which had a great impact on my life, as being business partners with your mother/daughter could be trying, but due to our unconditional love and loyalty to one another...it all resulted in success.  My mother continues to be here for me and I still feel that she is in my corner whenever I need her... As she always says, a mother will always be a mother. I love my mother dearly...she is my hero,  my friend...my confidant....and even business partner.

Gary is my father, a man of whom I am very proud to call Daddy! My father deserves to receive the award "Father of the Year...every single year. My father influenced my life as a child by always setting good examples as it pertained to his fathering, education, career and  provider ship. My mother, myself  and two brothers were protected, comfortable, safe and secure. My father set the tone of the home and it was strict, stern, structured and very happy. My father nurtured me by treating me like his little princess! He gave hugs, kisses and held my hand on family outings. My father showed that he cared by putting his family first, even before himself. He made sure that we were cared for in every single area of our lives. My father made me feel special by buying me princess outfits and paraphernalia and by telling me that I was his favorite little girl. He always told me that he was proud of me and that I set a good example for other little girls my age as it pertained to respect, manners and behavior. My father continues to impact my life today because he continues to set high standards for himself and everyone around him. In addition,  he retired from his career "job" but he is now a contractor, still doing well and modeling great leadership skills etc. And as always... he still puts his family first, to include all of his grandchildren and new children (in laws smile) ! Our family has grown a lot since childhood....... but even still,  I have remained daddy's little girl!

Gary Jr. is my brother of whom I am very proud to have as a sibling. Although he is the middle child, everyone always thought that he was the oldest. He was always very mature for his age. Gary influenced my life by always showing honesty! He always did the right thing by any means. Gary nurtured me by giving hugs and kisses and by play fighting with me and always letting me win. Gary showed that he cared for me by protecting me at school. He was proud to have me as his older sister and made sure that everyone respected me, even if they were older than him. Gary made me feel special because he always wanted to be around me.... he thought that I was a cool big sister. Gary continues to influence my life today because he is still honest by any and all means. He is very successful with his career as a Master Sargent in the Air Force, he's a great son, father, uncle,  husband and brother......and he still lets me win when we have play fights...smile.

Darrell is my baby brother of whom I am also proud to have as a sibling. Although he is the baby, he was also very mature for his age. Darrell influenced my life by treating me like a little mommy. When Darrell was born, this is when I knew that I loved babies which ultimately set the stage for my future. Darrell nurtured me by wanting me to nurture him, as this made feel as though I was needed. I knew he cared about me due to his need to have me around. He made me feel special by always calling me mammy and wanting to be cuddled and loved on. He continues to have an impact on my life because he still thinks of me as his second mommy (smile). Also, like his older brother, he is very successful with his career as a Master Sargent in the Air Force, he's a great son, father, uncle, husband and brother.......and he still calls me mammy at times....smile.

A very special "My Hero" letter By: Alexis Tupponce

October 21, 2011
Dear Mommy,


     Thank you so much for allowing me to interview you as being my hero! I enjoyed having you as my hero because you helped me to understand your life better. I also enjoyed interviewing you because you are a great and important person in my life that I love very much.
     When I was presenting my project, I made sure that people really understood and paid attention to what you did to make this world a better place and why. I was proud of my project because it helped me to understand about all of the special community projects that you were involved in such as; adopting a highway and staying outside all day and picking up any litter or trash that you would find on the ground. 
     This project taught me not only are you important at home, but you are important to our community.  I wish all people would take pride in our community as you did, then the world would be a better place for people to live in. :)
                                                                                                    Love,
                                                                                                    Alexis <333                                     


     

My favorite diary entry inspired from the book: "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"

A letter to my mommy By: Bradley Tupponce


My mommy loves me I love her. We are a big family and a great big hug and a kiss from you won't you say you love me to. My mom is friendly careful and the nicest girl or Lady ever. Her favorit color is Laramare  and she loves babies and is helpful and the wonderfulest mommy ever. And she says that she loves her kids more than love that's how sweet she is she loves me and I love her back. So much more than anything even my wife if i get one maybe ill get one. But I love my Mommy more than anything even any of her family members my mommy is my mommy forever and ever.