"MY CONNECTIONS TO PLAY"

"Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning"
                
                                                                     Fred Rogers


"Play is our brains favorite way of learning"

                                          Diane Ackerman




THREE ESSENTIALS OF PLAY

Riding bike with friends

Playing on the playground

                                                                   Playing with my toys



My childhood years was an amazing journey. I enjoyed my childhood to the fullest. If I could turn back the hands of time, I would want to be a kid again. My mom and grandparents were very  supportive of play. They allow me to play with my friends on a daily basis as well as my siblings. We would play in the yard and never have to worry about one another fighting. When I was growing up everyone was so nice and you never have to worry about kids being kidnapped, murdered, or molested. Growing up as a child with great grown ups to support play was loveable.

I feel that play is similar but yet different in which I was growing up. There are some much technology that hinder kids from getting more of outdoor play than when I was growing up. Even when I was growing up, I really didn't need a certain toy to play with I would play with my own imagination of things and enjoy myself to the fullest.

The role of play throughout my childhood is something that I will never forget. I enjoyed being a kid. I believe that was the most impotant part besides eating. lol!! As I look at the role of play during my adulthood. WOW!! I couldn't imagine if play didn't exist. Even though we are adults and we go on with our daily lives but there is always time for play because I enjoys it.

RELATIONSHIP REFLECTION

When it comes to Relationships/people that's important to me and plays a positive role in my life. Not only they are my support system, they are my biggest cheerleaders. They are always there to listen, share ideas when giving advice. The people that share most of my happines are my mom, dad, husband, my 2 best friends, children, and CS Manager/Friend. My mom has always play an important role in my life, but of course she raised me to be the woman I am today. She's always there for me when I'm in need. She always been my rock and supporter of all things I have accomplished. My dad has been there for me as well. He also taught me to believe in myself and to further my education. He stressed the importance of education and I soon to believe that education was the only word he knew. LOL! I Love him dearly!! the man of my life, my husband. He's just PHENOMENAL!!! My 2 best friends are my supporters in crime. Those two are truely a blessing in my life..that's one thing that I do is take friendship to heart. It's rarely that you find friends that are down with you like four flat tires.  We have been friends over decades and friendship is still strong. Anything that I need to talk about they always have an listening hear and always tell me things that puts a smile on my face. My children are my love bugs.. I didn't know you can love lil people this much when those two came into my life. They are my babies for LIFE... They are always there to provide help when I need them and they know that I will always be there for them..They are truely a ray of SUNSHINE!!! My CS managr is nice, sweet, and vibrant person. She has always been there for me since I have known her. We have only known each for a year and ten months, but it seems like a lifetime. I meet her in January 13, 2011. When I started working for Head Start, I was her assistant. We clicked after meeting for the first time. She has been a really great person. I can talk with her about anything and she's right there to provide me with the love and support. the individuals that I named has been there for me through it all and I love each and everyone of them until death do us part...