Children need physical and emotional support. They also need the right opportunities and environment to grow into responsible adults. Children need positive role models in their lives to succeed. Schools want children to be healthy. Attachment is also important to a child’s development. Play helps children make sense of their experiences and helps them to cope better with their emotions. Throughout history, many different theories were developed. The first priority of an early childhood program is to support young children’s development and attachments. The most powerful influences on development are culture, temperament, and biological and environmental factors Predictability in the schedule and in the way adults care for the child helps to provide children with a secure base. I believe Head Start and Early Head Start is important for children. It prepares them for Kindergarden. Family involvement in education is important for children. Educators work directly with the children so they know what’s best for them. Early childhood educators should be aware of policies affecting children because children cannot vote or speak for themselves.
All children have the capacity to excel academically. Children need physical and emotional support. They also need the right opportunities and environment to grow into responsible adults. “Education provides children with the tools to live fulfilling lives and equips children to care for themselves and others” (Casper and Theilheimer, 2010, p. 4). Due to the young age and emotional and physical needs of children, early childhood education provides a high standard of care and nurturance. Early childhood educators play an important role in children’s lives. As stated in chapter 2, caregiving that is responsible, reliable, and predictable secures an environment so that the child feels safe (Casper and Theilheimer, 2010, p.39).
Children need positive role models in their lives to succeed. I can provide love, support,