MOTHER'S DAY

On this Mother’s Day, it doesn’t matter if you are a male or female or a biological parent or not. If you are an early childhood educator, you are a "parent."  We enter our profession not because of the money or dreams of high test scores. We become teachers of young children out of LOVE. You can take all your technology programs and assessments and performance standards – but, at the end of the day, it’s all about the relationship you create with each child.  Every cloud has a silver lining, and I believe with all my heart that the silver lining for the Coronavirus is that the world knows how passionate teachers are!  They have visually seen our commitment and LOVE for the children we teach!  Happy Teacher Parent Day to all of you!!!

COME TO ME
by Dr. Jean

Whether you are large or small, rich or poor –
Come to me.

Whether your skin is brown or beige, gold or tan –
Come to me.

I’ll embrace you and love you and cherish you –
Come to me.

I’ll play with you and make you laugh –
Come to me.

I’ll kiss your hurts and keep you safe –
Come to me.

I’ll give you happy memories and dreams for tomorrow -
Come to me.

I’ll share the wonder of learning and the joy of each day –
Come to me.

I’ll take time to listen to you and try to understand you –
Come to me.

I’ll cheer you, encourage you, and believe in you –
Come to me.

I’ll never give up. I’ll try and try. I’m an early childhood teacher.
Come to me!

                               

This is dedicated to my mother Frances McCracken Rosenberg.  She never went to college, but she was the BEST early childhood educator I've ever know.  Thanks, Mom!!  I hope you feel how much I love you and appreciate you and miss you!