Personal Childhood Web
The five people that influenced my life growing up as a child were:
My Father- My father raised me as a single dad, the majority of my life. He taught me that no matter what you have to love yourself, because during your darkest times and during your highest times, the only person that is sure to be with you is You. this resonates with me now because I always think about what he said, if I'm feeling down or lonely, and I know that I'm always my biggest supporter and encourager.
My Mother-My mother was not in my life that much as a child. She was around maybe the first five years or so until she moved away. However, I do remember her as loving and compassionate in my early years. This resonates with me know because I am compassionate and caring for my own child, and the children that I teach.
My Aunt Gail- My aunt taught me how to write, my colors, and all of my first concepts. I remember her taking her time with me and having a lot of patience with me. This still resonates with me, which is why I'm patient and understanding with the children that I teach.
My Cousin Nicky- My cousin Nicky is my best older cousin. She has always been a big sister, mother figure with me. She has always been positive and supportive in my life. I can talk to her about anything and she always has great advice. She is kind, fun, and good spirited. I think that this resonates with me know, because I am a good listener. Also, I tend to take things lightly and tend to be in good spirits. I feel as if my cousin helped me to acquire those traits.
My best friend Sheresse- I have been friends with my best friend since the age of 7. I could not have matured without her. She taught me so many things , that I may have not known as a girl living with her father. We went to school together and she always made me feel protected. Even in present day, she still protects me and teaches me new things. This resonates with me because I did not grow up with siblings. Sheresse made me feel as if I wasnt missing out on anything. Also during school age years it is important to have a peer that you can relate to. I keep this in mind when I work with children that are loners. Sometimes I pair children up or get children to cooperatively play that may be to shy to approach others.
My Father- My father raised me as a single dad, the majority of my life. He taught me that no matter what you have to love yourself, because during your darkest times and during your highest times, the only person that is sure to be with you is You. this resonates with me now because I always think about what he said, if I'm feeling down or lonely, and I know that I'm always my biggest supporter and encourager.
My Mother-My mother was not in my life that much as a child. She was around maybe the first five years or so until she moved away. However, I do remember her as loving and compassionate in my early years. This resonates with me know because I am compassionate and caring for my own child, and the children that I teach.
My Aunt Gail- My aunt taught me how to write, my colors, and all of my first concepts. I remember her taking her time with me and having a lot of patience with me. This still resonates with me, which is why I'm patient and understanding with the children that I teach.
My Cousin Nicky- My cousin Nicky is my best older cousin. She has always been a big sister, mother figure with me. She has always been positive and supportive in my life. I can talk to her about anything and she always has great advice. She is kind, fun, and good spirited. I think that this resonates with me know, because I am a good listener. Also, I tend to take things lightly and tend to be in good spirits. I feel as if my cousin helped me to acquire those traits.
My best friend Sheresse- I have been friends with my best friend since the age of 7. I could not have matured without her. She taught me so many things , that I may have not known as a girl living with her father. We went to school together and she always made me feel protected. Even in present day, she still protects me and teaches me new things. This resonates with me because I did not grow up with siblings. Sheresse made me feel as if I wasnt missing out on anything. Also during school age years it is important to have a peer that you can relate to. I keep this in mind when I work with children that are loners. Sometimes I pair children up or get children to cooperatively play that may be to shy to approach others.
I love hearing stories about single parent dad's making a way for their children. It seems as though you have had a great support system throughout your life to mold you into the person you are today. Your best friend taught you a very good thing when it came to pairing children up for cooperatively play because we all need that one friend in life.
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