Tag Archives: Teaching and Learning

Nailed to the Floor of My Life

Posted on February 13, 2009 by randomyriad

It seems like lately I have no ability to rise above the busy noise of day to day life and enjoy my life as thinking, dreaming, living being. I am trapped in other people’s versions of the world, and frankly, … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts On Early Childhood Education

Posted on January 23, 2009 by randomyriad

I wrote these thoughts for a class I am taking as professional development. According to the NAEYC position on Developmentally Appropriate Practice, the field of Early Childhood Education in America faces three important challenges. There are increasing shortages in quality … Continue reading →

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Thawing Out My Mental Wings

Posted on December 27, 2008 by randomyriad

I shall free my mind from the shackles of ice and snow and holidays and let it fly me into far flung fantastic visions. I am done with all the worry and oppression. Out among the stars that shine in … Continue reading →

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Let Sparks Fly

Posted on December 12, 2008 by randomyriad

There is art in everything I do, some spark of spiritual creativity. This does not always blend well with “real” world activities. Documentation suffers, and I am often left saddened by the mundane way in which people approach life. Life … Continue reading →

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Monkey King File Folder

Posted on October 22, 2008 by randomyriad

I was having a talk with my friend Zachary. He’s 5 years old. We were talking about tails and how it would be cool to have a tail so you could hang in a tree and eat a snack. It … Continue reading →

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