Saturday, May 14, 2011

Favorite Book

"I'm Gonna Like Me" by Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell, is one of my favorite books to use in my daycare curriculum. This is a great book that focuses on the importance of a child liking themselves for who they are.  As a child's self-esteem grows so does other aspects of their social-emotional and cognitive growth.
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  1. Ashli ShumanMay 14, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    What a wonderful book to include in your curriculum. Self-esteem is lacking in so many children I see. A lack of self-esteem or happiness with themselves often leads to the child displaying bully type behaviors. I think self-esteem is especially important to young girls as they grow up and start making tough decisions. I think I'll have to check this book out for my own daughter.

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  2. RobinMay 14, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Thank you! I did my Capstone Project on adolescent bullying and what we can do as a community to help. Self-esteem was definitely a factor with the bullies, bully/victim, victims as well as the bystanders in some cases. When it comes to young girls, I have to agree, it is so tough with all the media and pressure that comes their way.

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  3. sbolstonMay 15, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Thank you for sharing your book. I have not heard of this one but I will incorporate it next year with my students. I get some students who come up to me and tell me they do not like themselves and I teach kindergarten. This will be a great book to use to teach about self esteem.

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  4. Margaret JordanMay 15, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    That is such a great book to include in your curriculum. It seems to help kids develop a self esteem and a normal one at that. That's a very positive book to include.

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  5. Sarah HoltzMay 15, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    I just got this book for my son! I think that it is great to help students become secure in who they are. I really enjoy books like this. Have you read any of her other books?

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  6. RobinMay 16, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    I also bought "Today I Feel Silly: And Other Moods That Make My Day" to put into my curriculum as well. The children seem to enjoy both of the books.

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  7. Ashli ShumanMay 22, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    Even though your childhood seemed to be difficult, I think it's wonderful that you are able to pull out the positives of each person you described. I'm sure your relationships with some of them were/are even stronger because you did have to deal with some obstacles. My husband had a less than ideal childhood, but that only helped to make him into a stronger individual today, I hope you are able to feel that way too!

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  8. TeresaMay 23, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Thank you , for sharing about your family. I feel that family is important and we learn through all of the growing pains, good and bad. Again, thank you for sharing.

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