Week 3

I would study how play affects children as they get older.  I would like to study children who are in an early childhood program that values the importance of play.  Then follow those children in a study until they graduate high school.  Some of the children would attend an elementary school that includes play into their curriculum.

I feel that children would love going to child care and as they grow older they would continue to enjoy school.  The children’s creativity levels would be higher in the school with a play curriculum.  I also see the children having better grades. 

It would be interesting to follow the children throughout the years.  I believe it would show amazing results and maybe the schools would put play back into the day.

Class 5 Blog Assignment week 2

The topic I have picked is to look at how having a sick mother can affect preschool age children. This topic is very close to my heart as I grow up with a mom who had a rare disease and was hospitalized most of my  childhood.  I find it very interesting how my brother and I grew up in the same environment and were affected differently.

I would love to hear from anyone else that might have some experience with this topic.  Have you worked with children whose mother was hospitalized or maybe they lost their mom when they were in preschool?  Thanks in advance!