One of my very first recollections of childhood is that of my mother reading Dr. Seuss books to me in a big brown recliner chair in our living room. That memory provides with it sounds and smells and an overall atmosphere of well being and enjoyment that never ends, even after all of these years. Naturally, one of the main reminiscences I have of my first born child is relaxing in a large easy chair and reading Little Golden Books to him. Reading and sharing books along with my kids is as normal as giving them baths and making their breakfast. It is simply one thing I do daily, and it's just about the most satisfying moments of my day. I really like to hold my 2 year old in my lap while we cuddle up and look over his continuously growing library of books. His chosen books change weekly as his hobbies and interests expand. Books open the world to him and his imagination is bubbling over with new ideas everyday. Far more than just telling a story, books allow small children better understand their very own ideas and emotions and often calm an upset little one when nothing else will work. They see and hear some other kids like them and others from all over the world who are different. We've all observed youngsters acting out the tales they experience. As a kid I spent many afternoons pretending to be the personas from my favourite books. Just a short time ago my child was playing 'Dr.Dan. The Bandage Man', a current favoured Little Golden Book. Although reading with youngsters is so very rewarding for both child and adult, little kids really need time to take a look at books on their own. This will allow them the chance to look at the photos and build up the habit of 'reading' even though they are unable to yet read. In my Family Child Care, I have got various 'libraries' available in a variety of areas in my house. The kids have actually classified these areas 'libraries' themselves, and will oftentimes alternate the books from area to area and act out 'going to the library' every day. Think about my amazement when I initially noticed a 3 year old taking the younger kids 'to the library.' Because books are an extremely easy to use activity and need no prep or cleanup except for returning them to the 'library', mums and dads can and need to use any chance to talk about books with their kids. Long car or plane outings, waiting rooms, in shopping carts, you name it, you will be able to hand your child a book and make just about any transition or otherwise boring activity enjoyable. Books and reading may be together a group or individual activity, and plenty of small children who are typically nervous in a group set up will sit in the reading group and share story-time while making new friends. By sharing books with your young child, you are establishing a valuable memory which will last a lifetime for both adult and child. They in turn will keep up the practice with their very own small children and always remember those unique times. A world of ideas and experiences are waiting for you to present to them.
Indigenous Tribes First to Receive Innovative Early Childhood ...
BELLINGHAM, Wash., Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- On Dec. 15, 2020, Dr. Joseph Garcia and Northwest Indian College Foundation (NWICF) mailed Dr. Joseph's Fingerspelling Book to 500+ Tribal early childhood learning centers throughout the US. Other innovators working to improve the human condition are encouraged to follow suit and prioritize supporting marginalized communities.
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted educational systems throughout the US, especially in areas of overlooked populations. Dr. Joseph's Fingerspelling Book is a resource designed to help teachers and homeschooling parents engage first time readers with a fun, tactile method of learning to read. This innovative learning tool will surely ease some of the difficulty for students and teachers during this challenging time.
Generally, advances in education tend to benefit those in privileged circumstances first. Marginalized and overlooked communities receive the benefits if and when they trickle down. Dr. Joseph and NWICF want the Tribal communities to be the first to benefit from his early learning developments.
In the early 1980s, Dr. Joseph, known as the Grandfather of Baby Sign Language,