Meaningful

When something is "meaningful" it has great significance to an individual and leaves an impact on them. It can either support or disagree with what they think or believe, but is important enough for them to look back upon and discuss. I believe that when something is meaningful to a person it will stick in their head. We all read a lot of different types of readings on a daily basis such as text books, newspapers, and magazines; however, we do not always remember everything we read in the morning paper, certain things stand out in our heads because they had a greater meaning to us.

While reading the book, The Power of Observation for one of my classes, I came across this paragraph which left a great impact on me. It explains how important observation really is while being a teacher. It states that observing is much more than just a skill or another task to add to your daily schedule. It allows teachers to actually connect and create a trusting relationship with children and their families which is essential for a successful early childhood program. It also states that because of this trusting relationship developed through observation, teacher's can promote positive children's development. Going into this field, it is very important for me to realize that each child is different and the only way I will know what their specific needs are is through observing them. By keeping an open mind I hope to one day be able to observe each child in my classroom and help meet his/her personal needs.