Three Things that Fuel My Passion for Early Childhood Education
1. This is a photo of me and my older sister, Tammy. I love this photo because it shows us happy and smiling and just being so carefree. I love it! When I look at this photo, I am reminded of the fun we used to have together. Playing was all we did. My grandparents on both sides had huge backyards in which we were allowed to go explore for hours on end. We would make up all sorts of games, "Hot Lava Monster," "Castle Creatures," and more. For as long as I can remember, I have loved to play.
2. It seems as we get older, we stop having fun because of all the responsibilities that come along with being an adult. Work. School. Family. Career. Friends. Self. I think what has kept me sane through my super busy lifestyle has been my ability to play and have fun no matter what I am doing. I do not feel as old as my chronological age says I am. I feel like I am still 21 years old! I make sure I incorporate some aspect of play into everything I do...even the serious stuff. This reminds me of one of my favorite quotes about childhood:
"We don't stop playing when we get older. We get older when we stop playing."
I am not sure who this is attributed to, but it illustrates for me how important play is in all of our lives. This motivates me and fuels my passion to teach adults how to keep their childhood spirit. I think the aspect of play is what fuels my passion when it comes to working with young children. Their lives are in a constant state of play.
3. The final thing that fuels my passion for early childhood is the wonder and imagination I see when I am working with young children. I think this is why I am so drawn to photographing them. Their lives tell so many stories. I am passionate about capturing those stories in images. Enjoy them and I look forward to your comments!
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all photos copyright Kim C Martin (me)
