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Quality Advice from Charlie Chaplin
March 1, 2007
While we teach, we learn.
-Seneca
-Seneca
Charlie Chaplin once observed, "A day without laughter is a day wasted."
In early childhood we have developed very impressive yardsticks for quality. They outline key indicators such as group size, teacher qualifications, room design, scheduling, teacher focus, and curriculumn coherence. But in none of these guidelines does the necessity of laughter appear. When we visit early childhood programs, an early warning sign that all is not well is the absence of laughter.
When you hear children laughing, you instinctively know that they enjoy being in that environment. Just as importantly, if the adults in the center engage in laughter, you know that they are happy to be there as well. Joy is an important element of a healthy childhood. And, joy is an important element for healthy adults. So next time you step into your classrooms, keep your ears open for the laughter index.
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Displaying All 2 CommentsCDI Head Start
Columbus, Ohio, United States
I have worked and played in early childhood for 24 years. My most enjoyable time is when the children and I are having a good time. I understand the importance of all the standards that must be met but if it's not fun it's not worth a hill of beans.
United States
I strongly agree with this article. There's always something to laugh about in our classroom.
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