...I Believe in VeggieTales I grew up watching cartoons. First, it was Clifford the Big Red Dog and Arthur, which eventually morphed into SpongeBob Squarepants on Saturday mornings with my siblings. But these characters and stories did not impact me nearly as much as the storytelling vegetables of VeggieTales. When I was younger, the stories were simple fun that I did not think about too hard, but looking back, the simplicity of the truths that can be pulled from these stories is refreshing. And let me tell you, I remember a lot from VeggieTales. More often than not, my siblings, or even my mom, and I will quote and sing the lines from these shows word for word. The lessons from these veggie friends are important and fixed in my brain. I believe...
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...agrees with this second ending, because Pip matured and sees Estella as she really is, so they can get back together. However, this book is meant to be a coming-of-age tale, and therefore teach real life lessons. The alternate, “happy” ending of this book severely conflicts with the lesson this book is trying to teach. This ending is the equivalent of the witch in Hansel and Gretel giving them pots of gold and letting them go, or the wolf in Little Red Riding Hood throwing a surprise party for Little Red Riding Hood…..meaning that the ending doesn’t fit in the context of the story. And here are three reasons why the Disney ending of this story is completely wrong. The entire purpose of this story is to teach lessons to future generations about how it’s on the inside that counts, and that some things are just not meant to be. In Great Expectations, Pip loves Estella starting in childhood, and becomes a “gentleman” to try to please her. During this time he is so blinded by his stubborn love that he annihilates everybody who cares for him. Towards the end of story he realizes this, repairs his connections with his friends, and goes with Herbert to Egypt. Later, he then goes back to England, and sees Estella married a doctor. This is a perfect ending because it teaches the lesson of moving on with disappointments in life, and showed that in life, you usually don’t get what you want. With the new ending, kids would learn that no matter what you do, things will turn out all right, and...
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...Title: Varying Interpretation of Fairy Tales in real life and The effects when introduced early in childhood. Justin L. Soriano Vincennes University Abstract This paper explores published articles that report studies done from research conducted upon observation of young children by Bettelheim (The uses of enchantment, 1976). The articles however vary in their definitions today. Bettelheim suggested that fairy tales have an emotional and symbolic importance especially those traditional stories that included abandonment, death, injuries and evil witches. These tales allowed children to cope up with their fears and understand moral values in their own terms. This paper also examines how preferred relationship traits are created based on stories like Cinderella or Snow White and how it affects us in choosing an ideal suitable partner. Varying Interpretation of Fairy Tales in real life and The effects when introduced early in childhood. Everybody as children has been read or told a version of “ Cinderella” at one point in their lives. They were recited to us by out parents and grandparents, aunts and uncle, older siblings or other relatives and of course our dear teachers at school when we were young. We can’t help but feel enthralled as our imaginations transport us to the enchanted time and place. But what really draws us to be so interested in fairy tale stories like these? How does these stories affect us or the children exposed to it in the long run as we...
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...No matter how much time has gone by, good shows remain with us. Boy Meets World, Friends, and Full House were childhood staples of mine that have continually shaped who I am and have entertained me to this day. I seem to resonate with all three shows for various reasons that intertwine among the shows. They include the beauty of love, friendships, and family. In Boy Meets World, I got to understand how valuable love could be through the main characters of Cory and Topanga. The way that their love story played out was how many girls including myself only hope for. The two, who have known each other since childhood, grow to love one another as more than friends. Even with the trials and tribulations that come with young love, the two of them learn the true depth of their love. For example, the two separate themselves from each other at one point because being tougher was getting too difficult. But, they eventually end up back together because they realize that soul mates aren’t meant to part. The show has illustrated that love is something that requires hard work and dedication. With that, it can conquer anything. In addition, Feeny, the school teacher, exuded a different type of love to his students. He was the type of teacher who was always there to listen and help his students through things that went beyond the classroom. For example, he showed so much confidence in Shawn, who was the school’s troublemaker that just wanted to get by with his academics. Feeny always knew...
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...I have an associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education from IVY Tech Community College. While there I did a practicum at Methodist Temple in the three-year old room. Through this experience, I learned that communication with the parents is key to a child’s success in the classroom. I am currently working on a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education at USI. I have done a practicum at the Child Learning Center, where I was in the 3-5 year old room. During this experience, I learned several classroom management techniques which I will be able to bring into the classroom with me. I did tutoring at Oak Hill Elementary. I was able to work with two students one on one during this time. The first student was in Kindergarten...
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...language. The way they dance on the tongue and lace itself around the minds of others, almost as though the words tattoo themselves on the skin of every individual. As the generations grow older, the lessons given become bolder and hold a greater imprint on those impacted. Leah Guest’s rewrite of 7 years, originally done by Lukas Graham, reflects on the impact of words and the lessons that surround a person. Time is constantly fleeting with a new lesson each day, and most of the time it is quickly forgotten. There are things in everyone’s life that will not only burn brightly in one’s heart, but can be just as likely smothered out. The memories and lessons that are taken now only set up the hopes and dreams for the future...
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...LESSON PLAN IN N.S.T.P. 2 Submitted To: Mr. Francisco F. Magpantay Jr. Submitted By: Leader: Torres, Danica Members: Panuela, Sandra Canonce, Jezarene Romines, Valeriano Title To teach personal hygiene, good manners and right conduct (values), how to count, to write and draw properly, to dance and to sing, and to teach the basic parts of the body for the nursery children (consists of children from 3 to 4 years of age) of Day Care Center in Brgy. Kaypian, City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. I. Objectives At the end of this activity, pupils must be able to know how to maintain proper hygiene even in a little way. How to respect their childhood friends and others. How to be well disciplined child and to know what’s wrong and right with their customs in life. How to count in order. And also at the end of this activity pupils must be able to sing and dance, and write and draw properly. How to appreciate the things that they have and to love their works, themselves, childhood friends, their teachers, their family, and the world. II. Subject Matter * Topic: Personal hygiene, Good Manners and Right Conduct, Writing, Dancing, Singing, Drawing, Counting, and the parts of the body. * References: Internet * Materials: Charts, Colors, Visual Aids, Marker, Pencil, Color Paper, Bond Paper. III. Teaching Methodologies * Preliminary Activities: Step 1: Greeting Step 2: Introduction Step 3: Praying Step 4: Attendance ...
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...A Report on Becoming an Early Childhood Educator Introduction A career in early childhood education could be a very rewarding young for anyone who enjoys working with young children, and has a passion for teaching. The work of an early childhood educator is no doubt important, but also fun and high-energy. With all the advances in education, young children are now being given the tools to learn and grow at a faster rate than ever. Submitting ECEs to many of Canada’s child and youth programs allow for this expanding degree to flourish into a promising career choice throughout all of North America. As long as we continue to have children, we will always need someone qualified to teach them. Job Description Early childhood educators are responsible for caring for infants, and young children between the ages of 0 to 12. The needs of children’s physical, emotional, social and education must all be met and cared for by the educator. ECEs work alongside grade school teachers, principals, directors of recreation centers, day cares, ect, to provide a happy and healthy learning environment for youth. Duties Some of the duties of an early childhood educator: * Plan and utilize lesson plans, based on the needs of the children in your care. This can be based on age groups, physical needs, social structure, cultural beliefs, education level, ect. * Observe the development of children, their behaviors and growth, and relay these obviations with the parents/guardians ...
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...Part One (Childhood and Youth) raised/lived in Pondicherry, India parents own a zoo continued his religious and zoological studies at University of Toronto talks about sloths and their survival due to their slow, dull actions relates them to humans; “beautiful example of the miracle of life” (5) says he misses someone named Richard Parker, who the reader believes is a human adult Pi - forty yet excited - voice of author where he got his name - french swimming pool (Piscine) Uncle Mamaji teaches him how to swim historical facts about Pondicherry his father is unaware of the true identities of animals has a predisposed image of the wilderness believes they should not be treated or thought of as humans starts believing in many different religions; catholicism, hinduism, islam nickname as Pi kids called him “Pissing” like his name seemed like started saying his nickname and explaining Pi, in mathematical sense talks about his bio teacher, Mr. Kumar -communist, atheist, loves the zoo tells Pi that “religion will save us” trust science if we want to make the world a better place -his father says animals are not friends teaches them lesson, brings them to the tiger, and gets the keeper to put a goat into the cage shows them the dangerous animal and the safe ones Pi talks about animals getting used to humans "animals don't escape to somewhere but from something.” example of an escape (history) taming tigers; when a lion mauls his trainer, it's not because...
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...character. I feel fortunate to be born in a family where values are inculcated in early childhood. I belong to a good family. There are six members in my family. They are our parents, uncle, I and my two sisters. Our father is the head of the family. He enjoys a commanding position. His decision is final in family matters. Nobody can dare to go against him. Everybody respects him. He is the guardian of the family. He is a cool and considerate man. He is just and fair. His decision is never influenced by any other. My father is a tricycle driver. He is sincere and hardworking. He always ride in his motorcycle to to give us food everyday. My mother is a simple housewife. She is a the one always reminding us to study hard. She is soft-natured and caring. She takes great care of us. She does not care for her comfort for us. She helps the poor and the needy. She is religious and God-fearing. My family has been known for discipline and values. I give great importance to values and morals in life. Since my early childhood taught to respect the elders and love the children. I learnt the lesson of honesty. It is due to the good education of my parents that we could excel both in sports and education. My family is not like a heaven. Sometimes there is no peace, but love and care is always be with us. The younger’s have regard and respect for the elders while the elders shower them with their love and affection. The instructions of the elders are followed with great respect. If a member...
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...Emotional Strength in Ellen Foster Many people often go through eye-opening events that leave a permanent impact on their lives. You learn countless lessons throughout your life from childhood to adulthood. These lessons can be considered positive or negative and shape and mature you as a person. In Kaye Gibbon’s novel, Ellen Foster, the main character, Ellen, undergoes many negative and positive events in her childhood. These events are what builds and matures Ellen as a person. Throughout Ellen Foster’s childhood, she dealt with racism, an abusive and rocky childhood, and learned the importance of friendship. Ellen Foster suffered from sexual and mental abuse from her father growing up. Ellen’s Mama was sick for many years in the hospital...
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...This is my book report on A Work In Progress by Connor Franta. This book illustrates his childhood life and what he did throughout his twenty-two years. The genre of this book is a memoir. The point of the view is first person; by the author his self, Connor Franta. The book takes place in 2000’s at La Crescent, Minnesota and then later at Los Angeles, California. On page 1, he starts off by, “It’s a chilly autumn day, with dew still clinging to the grass, a slight breeze in the air.” He stated that on page16, if you own an acre of land in Minnesota, you’ll either inherit the land or plant an apple tree. He grew up and spent all of his childhood in Minnesota, until he reached the age of 20. At the age of 20, he followed his dream and went to pursuit his career as a YouTuber. On page 181, Connor says “heading in what felt like the right direction” which was to Los Angeles, California....
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...Rosaline Ham’s novel The Dressmaker and Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s film Amelie both capture the idea of people getting what they want out of life: be it love, power, acceptance or revenge. The ambitions of the characters are shown through the use of character, colours, shots, settings and language techniques. Ham’s Teddy McSwiney and Jeunet’s Nino Quincampoix are looking for love, as is Amelie Poulain, who is also after acceptance, alongside Tilly Dunnage of The Dressmaker. Both texts explore the idea of having power, and the want for power to be destroyed through Collignon and Lucien in Amelie, and Evan and Marigold Pettyman and Percival and Irma Almanac in The Dressmaker. The central characters of the two texts, Tilly and Amelie, both share a common...
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...As an early childhood teacher my goal is to reach every child and treat them as an individual despite their weaknesses or strengths. Every child is unique in their own way. Each child grows at their own developmental level and each child comes from an environment that has their own beliefs and values. My role would be to form a relationship with each child as I seek to guide them and help them to become independent individuals and also provide them with a rich environment where they feel safe to explore, initiate learning and feel free to express themselves among their peers. I believe it is our responsibility to understand the child as a whole and customize our curriculum to meet the child’s needs. As educators we should set up a high quality classroom environment where the child can grow, learn and explore at his or her own developmental level. Each child has the potential to bring something unique and special to the world. I will help children to develop their potential by believing in them and encouraging them. I will assist children in discovering who they are, so they can express their own opinions and nurture their ideas. “One of the fundamental principles in early childhood pedagogy is the importance of play to children’s learning and development. The commitment to a play-based curriculum can be traced through theory and ideology into early childhood programs in many different countries” (Saracho, et al. 2002, p. 188). I want the children to feel that learning can...
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...and The Wardrobe is an interesting read whether you are 13 or 30; they relate to childhood as well as life in a general sense. While the Chronicles tell the story of an imaginary land full of talking animals and heroic princes/princesses, it seems to appear that the characters and Narnia itself have deeper meaning as to what life means. Symbolism plays an important role in the chronicles by being the background and foundation of a character. The film suggests that in some ways the characters were constructed around their symbolic purpose, and not the other way around. Every character has a purpose both as a figure (person, place, animal), and as a point for a deeper meaning. Aslan is present from the beginning; he is the destroyer of the old Narnia, but maker of the new. In the film, he is physically portrayed as a lion, but he is sometimes only a voice. Other times he is seen as a fierce defender of the greater good. He is ultimately the example of everything that is lovely and wonderful, but it goes farther than that--he is Goodness, as well as Compassion, Mercy, Grace and whatever else symbolizes the ultimate good in life....
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