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Image by Ben Scherjon from Pixabay My College journey is nearing the finish line once again. Today was my last Saturday in class, thank the Lord! Ten hours in class, homework, and assignments, on top of what I was already carrying at work and home, felt like a marathon. Completely draining. I thought this was [...]
Image by ymyphoto from Pixabay The great journey continues! I can't believe we're already almost half way through August! Where does the time go!? It seems there aren't enough hours in the day. Or is this simply my current path? It wasn't so long ago I felt uncomfortably isolated (not solely because of the isolation [...]
Image by Joe from Pixabay I was reading my daily snippet of “Worry Less Pray More” by Donna K. Maltese, when I realized that I’ve been viewing the path ahead with a pessimistic dread. It’s been a long haul. Unfamiliar Paths… I will lead the blind on unfamiliar roads. I will lead them on unfamiliar [...]
Photo Credit goes to Pixabay.com I never used to be such a worry-wart. Given numerous events that have unfolded since 2020, however, my confidence has definitely been shaken. Truth is a humbling and sobering thing. I’ve learned that just because you've managed to cope with life’s turbulence over many years of trials, doesn’t mean something [...]
Image by Jarkko Mänty from Pixabay Recently I found myself asking this question when I woke up with the thought, I'm tired of everything………….. I know from experience that having no interest in anything can mean that you're depressed. However, I wasn’t sure what I was feeling, only that I couldn't think of anything that really floats my [...]
Image by Jason Goh from Pixabay I didn't plan to work with infants and toddlers. The last 10 months were spent studying for my basic ECE certificate to work with 3 - 5 year-olds. However, when I was offered the job I felt that starting with the littlest ones would be a great opportunity to [...]
Unbelievably I have completed this college journey. Last Friday marked my final day of practicum. 🥳🥳🥳🥳 If I have provided all the documentation, then I should, in due time, be informed that I have graduated and can apply for my Early Childhood Educator 1 year licence. In the meantime my ECEA (assistant) licence has been [...]
Image by Daniel Kirsch from Pixabay It's the day before my practicum begins. I'm feeling as ready as I'll ever be. I'm physically ready; I've organised everything that needs to be organised so as to not sabotage myself with unneeded stress. I'm mentally ready; College has provided the training needed. Can I pull this off? [...]
Image by WOKANDAPIX from Pixabay This Thursday I completed a two week practicum! I have another two weeks of practical education to go before I'm back to the virtual classroom. During my second week I was invited to join a conversation when I moved in a little closer to hear what was being said. When [...]
Image by iwanna from Pixabay Chasing after Jesus is an educational experience. As with my college studies, there's much to be learned. In the Early Childhood Education field we're taught to view misbehaviour as 'Mistaken Behaviour'–that is, inappropriate or dangerous behaviours that are the result of a child's ignorant choices. They are mistakes and problems [...]
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