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My adventures in the Early Childhood Studies program at Walden University have been both challenging and rewarding. I am looking forward to another challenging and rewarding experience! The pictures are of me with my son and with my daughters.

June 23, 2011


Let a child take you by the hand and show you life, and what it’s all about:
....That time is not a pendulum, but a tire swing, on a big oak tree
.....That clouds are not Cirrus or Nimbus, but giraffes, elephants, and big billowing sails on a pirate ship
…..That summer storms don’t erode lawns, they make mud puddles
Author Unknown

The following poem is a favorite of mine....

"Children Learn What They Live"

If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn.
If children live with hostility, they learn to fight.
If children live with fear, they learn to be apprehensive.
If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for themselves.
If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy.
If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy.
If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty.
If children live with encouragement, they learn confidence.
If children live with tolerance, they learn patience.
If children live with praise, they learn appreciation.
If children live with acceptance, they learn to love.
If children live with approval, they learn to like themselves.
If children live with recognition, they learn it is good to have a goal.
If children live with sharing, they learn generosity.
If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness.
If children live with fairness, they learn justice.
If children live with kindness and consideration, they learn respect.
If children live with security, they learn to have faith in themselves and in those about them.
If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is a nice place in which to live.

Copyright © 1972 by Dorothy Law Nolte


Dr. D. and classmates,
Thank you for your support!
Good luck to everyone in future classes!!
Joey
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 24, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Joey
    These are some beautiful wordst to live by. Thank you for your collaboration in our online community. I learned so much from you. Wishing you the best in your education.
    Marie

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  2. Allison JonesJune 24, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    I love the quotes that you have posted. They are inspiring and true. The way we treat a child is partly of what will be reflected in them.

    Also, I want to thank you for all of your hard work you have put into the class. I think that you are a terrific asset to the lives of children. You have shared so much positive information with me and others that will be beneficial in our learning of childhood development. Good luck!!

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  3. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Joey,
    These are very good quotes and I want to thank you for your support, feedback, and sharing of your information. I wish you much success and a promising future. Keep up the good work!

    Valerie

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  4. AnonymousJune 25, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Hi Joey,

    I have enjoyed being in class with you again, thank you very much for your continued support and encouragement.

    The post you have here about the child's view of things was cute. A very good reminder for us adults. I'm going to try to look at things this summer from a child's eye and enjoy as much as I can.

    Take care and see you in our next class.

    Julie

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