Early Childhood Education Statement Essay

Philosophy of Education Statement

Not until recently did I decide to enter the profession as an Early Childhood Educator. As I have reflected on my passed experiences with the children I have provided child care for these last 8 years, I have seen how my positive involvement during their infant and toddler years has helped transform the lives of these young children. As with all educators, my philosophy is open to change that will help me and improve my teaching abilities. I feel it is important that I am open to change, it will help me grow as an educator in a positive way. As I continue with my education in the field of Early Childhood Education many things come to mind as to what my role as educator and how my teaching techniques will impact those children and families that enter my classroom every year. Many of those children and families will not be aware of how they will help me form into not just a good educator, but a great one that they will always

The children seek an educational atmosphere that they feel secure, happy, and an environment that will not just educate them, but stimulate how they will grow and mature into upstanding citizens of our communities. I feel it is important that I give each child the proper resources to be successful. By providing a learning environment that will build their imagination to use critical thinking, be open to their questions and curiosity, and the most important is being a positive role model they can look up to not just for that year, but for years to come. I was very fortunate to have a teacher Mr. Rae that impacted my life when I was in elementary, middle, and in high school. He was an exemplary teacher that went above and beyond the normal realm of teaching. He was the educator that I looked up to as a child and adult. I hope to have the same qualities he did when I being my journey as an