two of my grandchidren in 2017 march with our community
‘Children are the world’s most valuable resource and the best hope for the future.’
-John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States
Aug28
Category Archives: safety
Jul9
fresh for everyone.
Pete the Cat is in his bag and he feels safe in there.
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this post is dedicated to all of the farm workers out there
may they and their families be safe from harm
during this very challenging time
we see you and appreciate you
thank you for the hard work you do every day to bring food to all of us.
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‘the people who give you their food give you their heart.’
-cesar chavez
*Cesario Estrada Chavez 1927-1993) was an American labor leader and civil rights activist. Along with Dolores Huerta and Gilbert Padilla, he co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (NFWA), which later merged with the Agricultural Workers Organizing Committee (AWOC) to become the United Farm Workers (UFW) labor union.
Mar12
‘at the end of the day, the goals are simple: safety and security.’ -jodi rell
(a treasured baby blanket – owned since birth)
CUBBIES
as an early childhood educator of many years
i’ve seen many children come to school with all kinds of things
sometimes they wear layers of clothing all buttoned up
shedding layers as the year continues
some bring heavy bags with their entire dinosaur collection
which gets smaller and smaller as time goes by
some bring a whole box of cars
some wear costumes
some bring a picture of someone they love
some carry heavy rocks in their pockets or boots
some bring special tiny things to leave in their personal cubby
all these treasures sit waiting patiently for the children
to come and pick them up
or touch them or share them or cuddle them
as needed
they all have one thing in common
these items are very special to them
they represent
a connection between home and school
helping them to feel safe and secure
they always get smaller, appear less often, or fade away with time
as the child grows confident and claims the classroom as their own
a place they are welcome, are truly a part of, and where they belong.
as the year continues
they love to bring things from school back to their home
artwork, inventions, words, and things found outside in nature
all that have stories to go with them
so excited to share a part of their school day with the ones they love
the connection goes both ways
(favorite cars and strong robot monster)
(very fancy sparkly shoes and water bottle)
(little pencils used to learn how to write with tiny hands and fresh moss from outside)
(a beloved cuddly red panda)
my favorite treasure ever
(that little thing that comes in a carryout pizza box
that looks like a miniature table)
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‘safety is a basic human need.
people with a sense of security and belonging are stabilized for learning, creating, innovating.
a group of wonderfully cared for, confident individuals will generate great ideas.’
*john sweeney
*John Sweeney is a British investigative journalist and writer who worked for The Observer newspaper, and the BBC’s Panorama and Newsnight series.
Nov30
recreate responsibly.
Remember to space it out, watch the waving, and recreate responsibly.
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those zany park rangers are at it again
i love their method of getting the message across
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National parks across the country provide endless opportunities for recreational activities for everyone from the casual sightseer to the experienced adventurer. With your help, we can enjoy these special places while preserving them for future generations to enjoy. Learn more ways to recreate safely at https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/recreate-responsibly.htm
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“one thorn of experience is worth a wilderness of warning.”
-james russell lowell
Aug13
choices.
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“we are our choices.”
-jean-paul sartre
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image credit: new yorker cartoons – roz chast
Jun26
breakfast.
bunny stops by the yard for a quick breakfast
kitty sees bunny and considers breakfast
bunny sees kitty and keeps eating
kitty sees bunny seeing kitty
one inside, one outside
only a screen between them
understanding
each is safe
but what goes on in their heads?
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“it is easy to be brave from a safe distance. “
-aesop
Apr8
between terror and fear.
maintain a distance of at least one alligator between each other.
Officials all over the country can’t stop emphasizing the importance of practicing social distancing to slow down the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
Now leaders in Leon County, Florida, are giving people an interesting visual to help them maintain the proper distance from others.
“This is a reminder that during COVID 19, please remember to keep at least 1 large alligator between you and everyone else at all times,” Leon County said on Facebook.
To slow the spread, officials are enforcing stay-at-home orders and urging citizens to practice social distancing, by standing 6 feet apart.
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“i’m also fascinated by the difference between terror and fear.
fear says, “do not actually put your hand in the alligator,”
while terror says, “avoid florida entirely because alligators exist.”
-mira grant
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credits: CNN, Alaa Elassar
Aug30
marshmallow.
it’s national toasted marshmallow day
and all i can think of
is my very favorite dessert –
s’mores.
introduced in the united states years ago
by the scouts of america
the s’more
is still much loved by so many.
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actual marshmallow health and safety tips from the boy scouts of america guidebook:
When roasting your marshmallows, a light brown skin is sufficient. Having the marshmallow engulfed in flames may cause panic and flinging of hot marshmallow onto someone.
Have a properly stocked first-aid kit available (and have trained first-aid Scouts and adults on hand).
Roasting marshmallows can be fun, but care should be taken so that participants do not become injured by burns or punctures.
If you are on a campout, thoroughly clean your hands and face before hitting the sleeping bag. The smell of marshmallows and chocolate are known to attract various animals.
S’mores are great for an evening snack or cracker barrel, just before bedtime. On campouts, the sugar rush is just enough so that the youth will sleep soundly through the night.
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“my favorite vegetable is the marshmallow.”
-jim gaffigan
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photo and tips credits: scouting magazine
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