Comments for Growing Children http://blogproviders.4cforchildren.org Best Practices in the Field of Early Education and Care Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:23:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Oktoberfest in Preschool? by Kathleen http://blogproviders.4cforchildren.org/2012/02/22/oktoberfest-in-preschool/#comment-348 Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:23:24 +0000 http://blogproviders.4cforchildren.org/?p=501#comment-348 It sounds like you are a wonderful teacher yourself!

]]> Comment on Oktoberfest in Preschool? by M Brown http://blogproviders.4cforchildren.org/2012/02/22/oktoberfest-in-preschool/#comment-344 Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:50:16 +0000 http://blogproviders.4cforchildren.org/?p=501#comment-344 I once had a wonderful teacher who said the same thing and encouraged me as a teacher to question my purpose for introducing topics in my classroom. I agree! Social Studies is best explored in the immediate surroundings for your students. My class enjoys being a part of their community by doing things like picking up trash or baking cookies for our neighbors. Those are the rich experiences that increase their knowledge of their world and help them to discover their responsibility to help others. What a much better lesson than plastic beer cups!

]]> Comment on Teacher Love by Joy Stover-Plaut http://blogproviders.4cforchildren.org/2012/02/14/teacher-love/#comment-342 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:46:09 +0000 http://blogproviders.4cforchildren.org/?p=496#comment-342 I thought so too Patty! Such an inspiration. She comes home with “Mr. T” stories all the time now…not hard for me to imagine why!
She is having a successful year…not hard for me to imagine why!
I wish I could duplicate this for her future…
NOT HARD FOR ME TO IMAGINE WHY!

]]> Comment on Teacher Love by Patty Taylor http://blogproviders.4cforchildren.org/2012/02/14/teacher-love/#comment-341 Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:31:43 +0000 http://blogproviders.4cforchildren.org/?p=496#comment-341 Beautiful and thought – provoking.

]]> Comment on Teacher Love by Joy Stover-Plaut http://blogproviders.4cforchildren.org/2012/02/14/teacher-love/#comment-340 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:22:25 +0000 http://blogproviders.4cforchildren.org/?p=496#comment-340 I agree! I did a little soul searching myself as to what I would have done in that situation! I could skate with the best of them in 8th grade but that was many moons ago…

]]> Comment on Teacher Love by Malisa Rader http://blogproviders.4cforchildren.org/2012/02/14/teacher-love/#comment-339 Tue, 14 Feb 2012 22:35:39 +0000 http://blogproviders.4cforchildren.org/?p=496#comment-339 What a great example your child’s teacher was for being active and attempting something he wasn’t automatically skilled in. Not many teachers are willing to show their vulnerable side, but it is a great life lesson for all of us!

]]> Comment on Hearts on Their Sleeves by 4cforchildren http://blogproviders.4cforchildren.org/2012/02/10/hearts-on-their-sleeves/#comment-338 Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:57:12 +0000 http://blogproviders.4cforchildren.org/?p=484#comment-338 4C President/CEO Sallie Westheimer wanted to share this video of her granddaughter enjoying a messy meal! http://youtu.be/SePCURIE1IQ

]]> Comment on Critters in the Classroom by Janine http://blogproviders.4cforchildren.org/2012/01/11/critters-in-the-classroom/#comment-331 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:39:37 +0000 http://blogproviders.4cforchildren.org/?p=469#comment-331 Malisa, you bring up a very good point. It is crucial to know and adhere to the licensing requirements for the center. I encourage those of you considering a classroom pet to find out what your respective licensing requirements are.

sdavis, I recommend asking one of the licensing agents for Kentucky about the applicable licensing regulations, as they can speak to that most accurately.

rvpets, I didn’t know about that grant program. Thanks for sharing, that’s such a great resource!

Thank you everyone for your comments and great suggestions! I love hearing from you. Keep them coming!

Janine

]]> Comment on Critters in the Classroom by rvpets http://blogproviders.4cforchildren.org/2012/01/11/critters-in-the-classroom/#comment-329 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:41:20 +0000 http://blogproviders.4cforchildren.org/?p=469#comment-329 Great post! To address the cost, did you know that there is a grant program for pre-k through 8th grade teachers that provides up to $150 for the purchase of a classroom pet and pet supplies? Teachers who have classroom pets can also get sustaining grants of $50 for pet supplies. Check it out at http://www.petsintheclassroom.org.

]]> Comment on Critters in the Classroom by sdavis http://blogproviders.4cforchildren.org/2012/01/11/critters-in-the-classroom/#comment-326 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 02:53:13 +0000 http://blogproviders.4cforchildren.org/?p=469#comment-326 Does anyone know where you can find Kentucky’s regulations on early childhood programs and pets?

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