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A Great Quote!!!

"If a child can't learn the way we teach,

maybe we should teach the way they learn." 

--  Ignacio Estrada--

    

Favorite Children's Book

 

The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister is by far one of my favorite children's books.  The book has very vibrant, eye catching pictures that keep young children's attention.  Most children love anything that sparkles. The book also shares a very valuable lesson about the importance of sharing.

A Few Early Childhood Poems:

CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE

                    " Dorothy Law Nolte"

If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight.
If a child lives with fear, he learns to be apprehensive.
If a child lives with pity, he learns to feel sorry for himself.
If a child lives with ridicule, he learns to be shy.
If a child lives with jealousy, he learns what envy is.
If a child lives with shame, he learns to feel guilty.
If a child lives with encouragement, he learns to be confident.
If a child lives with tolerance, he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with praise, he learns to be appreciative.
If a child lives with acceptance, he learns to love.
If a child lives with approval, he learns to like himself.
If a child lives with recognition, he learns that it is good to have a goal.
If a child lives with sharing, he learns about generosity.
If a child lives with honesty and fairness, he learns what truth and justice are.
If a child lives with security, he learns to have faith in himself and in those about him.
If a child lives with friendliness, he learns that the world is a nice place in which to live.
If you live with serenity, your child will live with peace of mind.

With what is your child living?

  

            TODAY       

          "Author Unknown" 

 Today like millions of other Americans

I went to work. I didn't design a beautiful skyscraper,

I didn't write a proposal to save an endangered species,

and I didn't drive a bus or fly a plane,

or write a crucial bill that would someday become a law

However, I did spend time with some very important people.

I read a story to an attorney,

I sang the alphabet song with a Supreme Court Justice.

I ate Lunch with a pastor,

and patted the back of an engineer until he fell asleep.

Taught a policeman how to tie his shoes,

and introduced an astronaut to the color red.

Tomorrow, who knows whom I'll meet,

but one thing is for sure.....

They will be very IMPORTANT

For they are our precious children,

and the hope of our very future.

 

 

 

 

Introduction

Welcome to my blog site.  My name is Randee Holmes, I am a wife, mother of five wonderful children and the director/owner of Kiddie Kastle Family Day Home.  Kiddie Kastle Family Day Home was founded in September 1997.   I started out with just a few children.  My business grew and I became a State Licensed Childcare provider in 2002. I received my Bachelors of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from Norfolk State University in May of 1997.  In 2008, I received my Associates Degree in Child Development from Tidewater Community College. I have received Early Childhood Infant and Toddler Endorsement, Early Childhood Preschool Endorsement, Early Childhood Endorsement I – Creativity Series and Early Childhood Endorsement II- Health, Safety and Nutrition from Virginia Department of Social Services.  I participated in the initial pilot program for the Virginia Star Quality Initiative program for family Homes.  On July 6, 2012 my family day home (Kiddie Kastle) received a Four Star Rating from Virginia Early Childhood Foundation.  On May 1, 2013 I received the CDA Credential from the Council for Professional Recognition. On May 9th, 2013 I was awarded the Safe Harbor Award in recognition of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of Hampton Roads Children.  I am now beginning the process to become an accredited provider with the National Association for Family Child Care.  I continue to attend conferences and trainings on a regular basis to keep up to date on the ever changing field of Early Childhood.  My program is currently participating in the kindergarten transition checklist pilot program and recently completed the Early Education Small Business Program through the City of Virginia Beach.  I am a member of several early childhood associations NAEYC, SECA, VAECE, NAFCC, VAFCCA and PFCEEA. I am the Vice President and membership chair of PFCEEA.  I am committed to making a difference and being inspirational in the lives of children and their families. I am very excited to be working towards my Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Studies with a specialization in administration, management and leadership at Walden University.  This blog was created in order to share information pertaining to the Early Childhood field as I journey through my Master's program. 

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