All good things must come to an end they say. So did my conference and my trip to Nashville. Today I have been sharing my experiences with friends and family. As I rested this afternoon I watched the GMA's Dove Awards ceremony, which was letting out the other night as we walked by. We hung around as the attendees were leaving trying to soak up their uber talent. Did I mention I saw Sandi Patty and was too starstruck to even speak to her?
As someone who has no early childhood education experience, I was blown away by the things I learned. Dr. Lilian Katz was the keynote speaker and hands down gave the best speech I have ever heard on any subject. She reinforced the notion that playing with my children, speaking to them, encouraging whatever they are interested in is the best way to teach them, instead of worrying if they know their ABC's by sight at 4.
Another class I really enjoyed was presented by Dr. Jo of Geo Fitness. Talk about a fireball of a sixty year old. I swear this lady could out move me at half her age. In fact thinking about how much I need to move to wear off the calories I consumed today at the oil field cookoff, is a bit daunting. I better get moving on that four hour hike, because we brought leftovers home for dinner.
I also wanted to leave you a few more links. I mentioned that Head Start funding was cut last year. Did I mention by $10 million dollars? If you want an easy link to write your politicians about it, please click here. If you want to read more about what Head Start is doing for people around our country, please go read the stories here.
In news from the home front, I have a bunch of cleaning to do, because I left the boys at home for a week without me. My husband though is a smart cookie, though he did get on the roof and get the air conditioning going today so I can at least clean and not break a sweat. ; )
9 comments:
So glad you had a fabulous trip! I love meetings that re-energize me and remind why I got into my field in the first place!
Good for you!
Getting back to reality (days off from work!) is cleaning the house for me. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip!
Sounds great. My MIL is an early education lady and she is into all that stuff. I'm so lucky to have her around when dealing with Charlie stuff. I'm a secondary lady and am fine as long as the kid has hit puberty. Unfortunately, no kids were born that way.
Headstart is something that ole Charlie will probably never realize, but that is a fabulous boon to the community. In education we're always saying that the sooner we get our hands on the kiddos the better.
I guess I should have explained that better--Charlie will most likely go to Early Intervention Preschool with is for ages 3-5 and run through the School District. Free therapy!
I guess I should have explained that better--Charlie will most likely go to Early Intervention Preschool with is for ages 3-5 and run through the School District. Free therapy!
Abby won't let me come on tour with her. She says my rhythm is off. ;)
Sounds like a great trip!
Well, my dear - I can honestly say that TWO of a good thing is not necessarily BETTER. Which is why the old place is .... lifeless. Although I had high hopes of maintaining two sites... that lasted about 3 seconds and then reality kicked in. lol
This one is on my blogroll so I won't lose you!
Sounds like a great trip!
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