Hello Friends:
I get nervous, at this time of year, when adults start talking about graduations for preschoolers, mother’s day gifts, etc. Here is this months newsletter to help remind us what is relevant and appropriate.
Enjoy
Daniel Hodgns
Hello Friends: This newsletter is based on a word that I often hear on my travels around the country. "Friends" is commonly used by early childhood professionals to make announcements, to call attention or for transitions. Are young children really "friends" or are they "intruders?" Enjoy. Peace Dan ps. please avoid using this address to make comments or suggestions. It is for the newsletter mailing list only.
Hello Friends: With the movement to increase quality care for children and families lots of attention is being given to equipment and curriculum design, staff qualifications, and room arrangement. All of which is important in supporting quality. My concern is that the "Heart" and "Soul" of the program is being ignored. Without "Heart" and "Soul" children's needs are often replaced with adult's expectations. This new year I hope we can bring back the "Heart" and "Soul". This newsletter will perhaps explain what that includes. Enjoy.... Happy New Years Dan Hodgins
Hello Friends: Bev Bos, teacher, author, consultant, and friend says, "Adults need to be less egocentric than children". The Holiday times are probably when this statement is most true. Gift giving, Santa lines, all of this frenzy is very stressful and not very "child friendly". Thus, the December newsletter topic. It might be one you will want to share with your parents/guardians. I hope that all of you have a joyous, peaceful and FUN Holiday and New Year. Dan Hodgins
Hello Friends: Fall is upon us and some parts of the country are getting to view the wonders of nature as the trees begin to change into their vibrate color arrangements.... Was visiting a preschool program last month and one of the activities during "circle time" was the calendar. Therefore this newsletter suggests a different experience for children. Just a gentle reminder. Please avoid using this email address for any other mailings. People are receiving other mailings, newsletters, etc. If you wish to email me my address is DKJ5075@aol.com Peace to You Dan Hodgins
Hello Friends: I cannot believe it is September already....What happened to the summer months? In Maine it is already getting cooler, the marshes are beginning to turn that rusty color and many of the schools have started back. I hope your summer has been a good one! When I present a workshop on guidance and discipline the subject of Clean Up time is always brought up...It is important to note that Clean Up Time is not the most important part of the day. Thus September's Newsletter. Enjoy Dan Hodgins
Hello Friends: One of the questions that is frequently asked at workshops I present is my opinion on Themes. My thoughts regarding this subject has evolved over the years but my belief about what children need has remained consistent. We need to "hang" around children to find out what is important to them. Hopefully this newsletter might add some insight on this subject.
Hello Friends:
It is important, when working with children, that we provide as many opportunities as possible for them to feel successful. Feeling failure impacts children in a very negative way. Hopefully this newsletter will help you understand how important this subject is.
Hoping you are enjoying your summer months…..
Peace
Dan Hodgins
