|   1789 - from Kathryn S , 57 y.o. (USA) - 2009-11-09
Childminder : "Childminding Is An Opportunity To Gain Teaching Experience"
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OK, since there aren't any messages here I thought I would start: "Childminding" is a foundation for becoming a teacher. Child labor laws do not prevent teens from earning honest money for taking care of children and babies. This caretaking requires experience and knowledge of baby and child care. The rewards aren't just the money, it is also helping to "grow your brain" by reading books to children, and using your knowledge and experiences to help the children perform an activity or do something new. When I did "childminding" (started at age 13,) in my own neighborhood, I taught the children to sing songs, helped them do their homework, read books to them, and tried to explain things to them in a way adults can't understand. I even did childminding while studying to earn my art teaching degree. The money I earned I used to buy books and art supplies for my classes. The experiences aided me during my student teaching year. Now I teach art with my teaching degree. |
