dorothyavantMar 23, 20201 min readMy Connections to PlayWhen thinking about play, I have chosen these two quotes to summarize what play means to me: “When we make Play the foundation of...
dorothyavantMar 11, 20201 min readRelationship ReflectionRelationships are important to me because they help me to grow as a person. I learn from those around me. I think that they bring value...
dorothyavantFeb 24, 20201 min readWhen I Think of Childhood Development"Education begins the moment we see children as innately wise and capable beings. Only then can we play along in their world." This quote...
dorothyavantFeb 14, 20201 min readTesting for IntelligenceIn measuring young children and their development, I think that tests and assessments give a good idea on where they are cognitively....
dorothyavantJan 29, 20201 min readChildhood Stressor: HungerI have met a few people that have gone through hunger. The parent lost their job, and not receiving any type of benefits and they have to...
dorothyavantJan 13, 20202 min readChildhood ImmunizationsI chose the topic on childhood immunization. There have been several debates on whether it is good to get a child vaccinated. Some...
dorothyavantJan 8, 20201 min readChildbirth storyI have a friend that had a difficult childbirth. Everything was normal when she went in, but when she went in to have the baby her water...
dorothyavantDec 19, 20191 min readPersonal Thanks & SupportMy 1st personal thanks goes to Mary. I was truly touched by your blog. I enjoyed your content and the effort you put into your blog. By...
dorothyavantDec 12, 20191 min read NAEYC and DEC codes of ethics I-2.5—To respect the dignity and preferences of each family and to make an effort to learn about its structure, culture, language,...
dorothyavantNov 26, 20192 min readEducational Resources for Future EducatorsNAEYC. (2009). Developmentally appropriate practice in early childhood programs serving children from birth through age 8. Retrieved May...
dorothyavantNov 20, 20191 min readPassion, Motivation & Wisdom"To be a good teacher, I had the built-in passion to make a contribution to the society and fix all of the injustices of the...
dorothyavantNov 20, 20191 min readEducation Inspiration"We must open the doors of opportunity. But we must also equip our people to walk through those doors." Lyndon B. Johnson
dorothyavantNov 12, 20193 min readChildhood WebAUNT MINNIE MY GREAT AUNT WAS THE NURTRE OF THE FAMILY. THIS GREAT LADY WAS THE GLUE OF THE FAMILY SEEING HER MADE ME THE CARING AND...
dorothyavantNov 5, 20191 min readChildhood Fav's I think my favorite childhood book was The Tortoise and the Hare. This book holds true to how I feel today. You don't have to be the...
dorothyavantNov 1, 20191 min readTGIFHello everyone! It's Dorothy. I found a few moments to step away and I wanted to make an entry on my blog. Just thought I would share...
dorothyavantOct 30, 20191 min readAbout meThis is my 1st attempt at a Blog. I really just hope to create a place for us future educators to have a voice and chat about policy,...