Here is a photo of my cousin Danielle and I probably around age 3 or 4. When we were younger our favorite thing to do when we visited our grandparents was to immediately go to the kitchen cabinets and grab the pots and pans. We would play in the kitchen for hours making up songs and using our imagination to make up games involving the pots and pans. Every now and again I like to look back at photos from my childhood. The photos remind me of a much simpler time and a time where responsibilities didn't exist.
A children's book which I love is Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson. I have loved this book for as long as I can remember. I feel this book helps teach children about the positive role imagination has in your childhood. The book is about a young boy named Harold who decides to go off on a journey of his own. He brings along with him a purple crayon in which he uses to create certain items along the way. One part of the book I enjoy is "but he didn't seem to getting anywhere on the long straight path So he left the path for a short cut across a field and the moon went with him." I like this part because I interpret it as saying it is okay to not always follow the mapped out life plan you have. Sometimes you face new adventures when you take the short cut. You may never know what is waiting for you around the corner until you decide to make the turn. Life is never what you expect it to be.
"If you carry your childhood with you, you never become older." Tom Stoppard. I chose this quote because I feel it is important to remember your childhood memories because those moments helped shape who you are today. I often find myself being a "kid" from time to time. I think thats why I enjoy teaching so much. Im 25 years old and sometimes I would rather watch children's television shows and movies rather than shows for older people. I watch these shows because I enjoy them, they make me feel like a kid again and I feel they help me connect better with children on a level they understand.
Brigette,
ReplyDeleteI love Harold and the Purple Crayon! I agree that you don't have to stay on the beaten path. When Harold left the path and the moon followed I thought it signified that anything is possible with a vivid imagination and creativity.
Love that you played with pots and pans! I used to let my son play with pots and pans too. My kitchen floor had little dents from him banging the pans. What a great memory!
Joey
Hello! I have never heard of this book but now I think I will go and check it out. I to find myself being a child again. That's very good for all of us as teachers. It's good to stay youthful.
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