Toddler  Creed

If I like it, it's mine.

If it's in my hand, it's mine.

If I can take it from you, it's mine.

If I had it a little while ago,

it's mine.

If it's mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way.

If I'm doing or building something,

all the pieces are mine.

If it looks just like mine, it's mine.

If I think it's mine,  it's mine.

                The Tone of Voice

It's not so much what we say

As the manner in which we say it.

It's not so much the language we use

As the tone in which we convey it.

"Come here!" I sharply ordered:

And a child cowered and wept.

"Come here," I softly whispered:

And into my arms he crept.

Words may be mild and fair,

But the tone pierces like a dart.

Words may be soft as summer air,

But the tone can break a heart.

-Author Unknown

           Provider Sanity Poem

Now I lay me down to sleep,

I pray my sanity to keep.

For if some peace I do not find,

I'm pretty sure I'll lose my mind.

I pray I find a little quiet,

Far from the daily family riot,

May I lie back-not have to think,

about what they're stuffing down the sink

or who they're with, or where they're at,

and what they're doing to the cat.

I pray for time all to myself,

(Did something just fall off the shelf?

To cuddle in my nice, soft bed,

(Oh no, another goldfish--dead!)

Some silent moments for goodness sake,

(Did I just hear a window break?)

And that I need not cook or clean,

(well heck, I have the right to dream.)

Yes now I lay me down to sleep,

I pray my wits about me keep,

But as I look around I know,

I must have lost them long ago!

-Author Unknown

Poems

Ode To Day Care

Little children come to me for hugs and books and such.

I care for all their simple needs and I also fix lunch.

I pick up toys, I mop their spills and often their tears.

I change their diapers, settle fights, and kiss away their tears.

I tie their shoes, I button coats and push them on the swing.

I really love these kids you see but there is just one more thing

Call me Mom or Aunt or Teacher

But please don't call me Sitter because I never get to sit!

-Author Unknown

                      May

May's the month of happy sounds,

The hum of buzzing bees,

The chirp of little baby birds

And the song of a gentle breeze.

-Author Unknown

                          Spring

I love the spring.

For everyday

There is something new

That's come to stay.

Another bud

Another bird

Another blade

The sun has stirred.

-Author Unknown

                     Kite Flying

On many spring days I wish that I

Could be a kite flying in the sky.

I would climb high toward the sun

And chase the clouds.  Oh, what fun!

Whichever way the wind chanced to Blow,

Is the way that I would go.

I'd fly up, up, up. I'd fly down, down, down.

Then I'd spin round and round.

Finally I'd float softly to the ground.

-Author Unkown

      A Teacher's Prayer for Snow

One night as I lay almost sleeping

I heard a voice, and swiftly peeping

I saw my wife devoutly praying.

This is the prayer I heard her saying:

Oh Lord, Let it snow.

Let it drift and let it blow.

In the morning, no real fuss,

Just enough to stop the bus.

Enough to make the county say:

"There will be no school today."

Let the radio report: "Snow's deep!"

And I'll roll over for more sleep.

Then later on, say maybe ten,

I'll turn the radio on again.

Just in time to hear them say:

"It's strange, the snow has gone away."

And then I'll know, You made it stop.

So I can go to the mall and shop.

Please Lord, just hear my teacher's plea,

And make it snow for the kids and me.

-John Hillen

            Top Ten Reasons To Become A

                         Preschool Teacher

1.Cute little children, cute little paycheck.

2.Confidence that you will never, ever forget how to count to ten.

3.Attention span...do they have one?

4.Shoes that untie themselves.

5.Get to sing your favorite songs over, and over, and over.

6.With all this bending over, who needs aerobics?

7.Play, play, play.

8.Classroom art proudly displayed in kitchen galleries.

9.Small hands...LARGE CRAYONS.

10.You alone make little ones count.

-Author Unkown

                   All By Myself

From my clothes on the shelf,

I choose what to wear,

And dress myself.

All by myself

See what I can do,

I can tie My very own shoe.

All by myself

To keep my teeth white,

I use my toothbrush

Both morning and night.

All by myself

I'll go for a ride on my favorite bike

When I play outside.  All by myself

How neatly I play!

I carefully put All my toys away.

All by myself

I've learned and I've grown

I can do many things All on my own.

-Author Unknown

             There's Nothing  In My Bag Today

Today I did my math and science,

I toasted bread.

I halved and quartered.

I counted, measured, used my eyes,

and ears and head.

I added and subtracted on the way,

I used a magnet, blocks, and memory tray.

I learnt about a rainbow and how to weigh.

So please don't say, anything in your bag today?

You see I'm sharing as I play.

I learnt to listen and

speak clearly when I talk,

to wait my turn, and when inside to walk.

To put my thoughts into a phrase,

to guide a crayon through a maze.

To find my name and write it down,

to do it with a smile and not a frown,

To put my pasting brush away,

So please don't say, what, nothing in your bag today?

I've learnt about a snail and a worm,

remembering how to take my turn.

Helped a friend when he was stuck,

learnt that water runs off a duck.

I looked at words from left to right,

agreed to differ, not to fight.

So please don't say, did you only play today?

-Author Unknown

       Teacher

T errific

E nergetic

A ble

C heerful

H ardworking

E nthusiastic

R emarkable

What is A Teacher?

A teacher is someone

who sees each child

as a unique person

and encourages individual

talents and strengths.

A teacher looks beyond each child's face

and sees inside their souls.

A teacher is someone with a special touch

and ready smile,

who takes the time to llisten

to both sides

and always tries to be fair.

A teacher has a caring heart

that respects and understands.

A teacher is someone

who can look past disruption and rebellion,

and recognizes hurt and pain.

A teacher teaches the entire child,

and helps to build confidence

and raise self-esteem.

A teacher makes a difference

in each child's life,

and affects each family

and the future of us all.

Author: Barbara Cage

                            Words of Wisdom

Teachers affect eternity.  One can never tell where their influence ends.

A teacher has a special way of making learning fun, finding joy in everyday and the best in everyone.

Behind every successful child is someone who cares.

A teacher plants the seeds of knowledge, sprinkles them with love, and patiently nurtures their growth to produce tomorrow's dreams.

A teacher should be your child's second mother

A teacher makes you feel good about who you are, and inspires you to become all you can be.

      Walk a Little Slower Daddy

"Walk a little slower, Daddy"

Said a little child so small.

"I'm following in your footsteps,

And I don't want to fall.

Sometimes your steps are very fast,

Sometimes they're hard to see;

So walk a little slower, Daddy,

For you are leading me.

Someday when I'm all grown up,

You're what I want to be;

Then I will have a little child

Who'll want to follow me.

Someday when I'm grown up,

You're what I want to be:

Then I will have a little child

Who'll want to follow me.

And I would want to lead just right,

And know that I was true;

"So, walk a little slower, Daddy,

For I must follow you."

-Author Unknown

The Child Care Provider

Although I'm not their mother,I care for them each day.

I cuddle, sing, and read to them,

And watch them play.

I see each new accomplishment,

and help them grow and learn,

I understand their language,

and I listen with concern.

They come to me for comfort,

And I kiss away their tears.

They proudly show their work to me,

I give the loudest cheers!

No,  I am not their mother,

But my role is just as strong.

I nurture them and keep them safe,

Though maybe not for long.

I know someday the time may come, 

When we will have to part,

But I know each child I've cared for

Is forever in my heart!!!!!!!

-Author Unknown

This page was last updated on: June 19, 2008

   HUGS

If I could bottle up and

Sell a wonder drug

Then I would choose to

bottle up

A warm and loving hug

For nothing is much better

As a tonic for a cure

Then just a little that can

Chase away tear!