Vanessa’s Personal Philosophy
To have fun! I don’t want to be a grown up, adults have forgotten that learning is fun! Learning is exploring, making mud pies, walking barefoot, getting dirty and best of all asking: what if…?
A child’s imagination is our future!
About Ms. Vanessa
Vanessa a dedicated and motivated educator with more than 25 years of experience in multi-cultural populations with expertise in early childhood education (ECE), communication and staff development. She has inspired children, parents, and her staff with her values of teamwork, commitment, creativity, self-confidence, determination, and the ability to achieve goals. She has presented to audiences around the world on the importance of how to teach children. She is the vision and creative drive behind the company and its ever increasing curriculum.
She is an active member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and she continues to further her education by keeping abreast of new studies and research in the ECE Field. Vanessa is a certified Trainer for Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP).
Children are asked growing up, "what do you want to be when you grow up." I vividly recall my answer to that question. Of course, the first person was always Wonder Woman, but the second person I wanted to be was Mrs. Fred Rogers, but why? Simply because he cared. "This is what I give. I give an expression of care every day to each child, to help him realize that he is unique…" and I believe that was the beginning of my own educational philosophy. ⭐️ ... See MoreSee Less
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Teaching with the World Peace Game
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John Hunter puts all the problems of the world on a 4'x5' plywood board -- and lets his 4th-graders solve them. At TED2011, he explains how his World Peace Game engages schoolkids, and why the complex...Comment on Facebook
Children can be overwhelmed after school. They need time to decompress. So give them a few minutes and allow them to tell you about their day before asking 100 questions. Sometimes when we are quiet they open up.
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⁉️However, if you want to ask questions here are a few opened questions that may open a few new doors! ⁉️
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1️⃣ Was anyone kind to you today?
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2️⃣ Were you kind to anyone today?
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3️⃣ What was your favorite part today?
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4️⃣ What was your least favorite part of today?
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5️⃣ If you could change something that happened today what would it be?
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All these questions can be followed up with...
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✅Why?
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✅ Tell me more?
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✅How do you think they felt?
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Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch
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It’s never too early to begin exploring the world! ☀️
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When children talk, we NEED to listen. Listening to children teaches mutual respect, confidence but most importantly, they might teach YOU something. ... See MoreSee Less
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