This is a collage I have created to represent my philosophy. I created a collage because I can be added and recreated throughout my career.

In the middle is a quote by Ram Dass stating “Acting with compassion is not doing good because we think we ought to. It Is being drawn to acting by heart felt passion“. Which reflects how I view children having an internal drive to want to do good.

Explorer- this is how a view the how children learn and play.

Love- my practice starts with love

Play Now- as we have learned though-out this whole course, children learn through spontaneous play.

Future- I view children as our future light

Freedom- very human has the right to freedom. I believe that children need freedom to explore and express themselves.

Gratitude- teaching it,  practicing with children and expressing gratitude for sharing time and space with children.

Seeing the Light- seeing children as bright lights who are capable beings.

Calm, Comfortable, Confident-  self reflection of my practice.

Bright Ideas- how I view and value children’ s self lead play

A Compass- positive guidance