We found this great quote on the wall in a preschool classroom and just had to share:
One looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers, but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings. The cirriculum is so much necessary raw material, but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant and for the soul of the child.
- Carl Jung
Carl Jung was a Swedish psychologist who had a keen eye for observation of the human character. His words ring so true and it’s worth thinking about with the way modern society is going. He cautioned that there should be balance and harmony in our lives and that the modern world relies too much on science and logic.
Sadly, this is becoming true of some parents as they look into daycare. They are becoming more concerned about the academics rather than the nurturing. Think about your early school years, you will have fond memories of the teacher who took the time to make you feel good about yourself whether it was through a kind word, a warm smile, a sympathetic ear, a nod of approval, a compliment, or even a simple recognition of how you were feeling. The simplest positive act could have a major impact on who you turn out to be. Please keep this in mind as you choose the right facility for your child. It is so important that he/she be in a nurturing environment as opposed to one that is proud that they read Shakespeare to two year olds. Don’t laugh, there is a place that does this! Oh Please!!
Especially in the preschool years, children certainly benefit from the warm, loving, and patient guidance necessary to learn. It is from this kind of teacher that the soul of the child and their minds can grow succesfully.
~ Jackie & Jo-Jo
