Sharing Web Resources

I like everyday exchange. They are short and sweet to the point. They have addtitional resources if you want to look into more information. http://www.childcareexchange.com/eed/view/3308/
I use the Head Start website for information as well.
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc

Poverty

I chose Kyrgyzstan, during the Soviet period, coal mining was the town’s main industry, but it is now dying out. Kokyangak is situated among the mountains, where there is very little land that is suitable for agricultural use, therefore the majority of the population depended on coal mining for their livelihood. The child I chose is  Bakyt he and his brothers are the primary money earners. His olders brothers work in the mines.The mines are dangerous and an unheathy place for anyone to work let alone children. His oldest brother hurts his back working in the same space.  The lack of support structures inside the mine mean that there is a very real danger that the tunnels could collapse at any time. Recently, Bakyt’s older brother hurt his back by carrying very heavy sacks of coal. He has not been to the doctor, though; instead, he rests at home.They rarely heat the house because they cannot afford to buy wood. Bakyt’s 13-year-old sister looks after their mother and grandmother, and often misses school for a month at a time because of her caring duties at home. Due to malnutrition and hard physical work, Bakyt and his sister are often ill, and last winter they both suffered from bronchitis. Children shouldn't have to worry about providing for their families. Education is so important and Bakyt can not attend due to work. Bakyt talks about hope for his  future, he prays it will be better. He would like to attend high school.There Mother is not sure how good their future can be without education

  At the time of writing, 100 Soms was equivalent to US $2.30 or £1.25.
Reference:
http://www.childhoodpoverty.org/index.php?action=casestudy&id=137

Sharing web resources

I subcribe to everyday exchange:
http://www.childcareexchange.com/

Some of the topics recently:
Brainstorming
Holey Brain and article about children who have suffered trauma.
A message to Congress. Asking for support of early childhood programs.
Play and Science.

I belong to the NAEYC and receive there magazine. YC Young Child.
This month the focus is on  Supporting Dual Language Learners and their Families. On article is Where's your partner? Pairing Bilingual learners in preschool with primary grade dual language classrooms.  I love this idea. In the past I wanted to partner with high school students taking foreign language classes to help out with our families and children.
www.naeyc.org

Expanding Resources

I have belong to NAEYC for several years. There is a wealth of information on their website and in their magazine. www.naeyc.org  I receive daily newletters from childcareexchange. com. In working with Head Start I find information through the Office of Head Start http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc.
With Canada being so very close to me. I am interested in there early childhhod. I will follow these two sites. http://www.cayc.ca/indexjournal.html &http://www.cccf-fcsge.ca/

Establishing Professional Contacts

I chose to make contact with Robin McMillian of the Candian Child Care federation

http://www.cccf-fcsge.ca

rmcmillan@cccf-fcs

and with  the German National Committee for Early Childhood Education

 Mrs. Eva-Hammes-Di Bernardo

 Secretary: Ms. Ulrike Konrad-Ristau

 E-mail: agj@agj.de

 E-mail: ulrike.konrad-ristau@agj.de

I hope to hear from our fellow professionals.

The Canadian Child Care Federation website has a lot of information on current early childhood issues. I am very interested to read and find out as much information as I can through the site.