This is my favorite personal video of a curious 7 month old child ready to learn about the world.  She explores her voice while she wiggles her body, and feels the various natural textures around her.  And of course, she's a ladybug, doesn't get cuter than that!  I entered the early childhood field with a passion to make a difference in lives of our future generation, and moments like this video clip reinforces the precious gift we are trusted with.


         "Children develop strength when they have daily opportunities to activate and use big muscle groups in a variety of ways.  For instance, when babies have plenty of time to be on the ground day after day, they build strength simply by interacting with the environment around them.  They reach for objects, attempt to kick things, push up for a better view, and roll over for a new perspective.  They don't need to do formal baby exercises that so many parenting forums recommend; simply moving about in a sensory-rich, yet soothing, environment is more that adequate for developing muscles naturally."-Angela Hanscom-Balanced and Barefoot




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  1. Brianna PierceDecember 21, 2017 at 9:10 AM

    Crystal,
    Thank you for sharing such resourceful resources, stories, and ideas throughout this class. I have enjoyed reading your post each week learning something new. You were able to connect with personal stories, and for me it is always interesting to see the connection from research to actual life experiences. You should be proud of your hard work!

    Best of luck,
    Brianna

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