Personal Childhhood web

There were many people who nurtured and cared for me when I was a child but the five that comes to mind are were my mother, my great aunt, Mrs. Jones, Rev. Smith and Ms.Smith.
As a young child my mother would always say I talked a lot.  Since she understood my needs to express myself before I went to bed she would always say " Kim what else is it that you want to say before you go to bed".  I can remember being in my room thinking what I am going tell me mother tonight. My mother made me feel special because I was able to do what I loved the most which is sharing my thoughts,knowledge,experience and or talents with others.
On Sunday's my great aunt would always have us over for dinner and after dinner it was going to be a surprise and as a young child I loved surprises.  Her surprise might have been a piece of apple pie, toy,book and or money.
Mrs. Jones was my 4th grade teacher she always allowed the class to tell her all about our weekend which gave me the chance to her what my classmate did and for me to have something to tell my mother that night before I went to bed.
Rev. Smith and Mrs. Smith were the leaders at my church and they would always take time out after church service to come and talk to the children and listen to what we had to say .  That made me feel important because I was able to express myself and ask question about the things at school and or at home.
My present life is a mere reflection of my childhood I always talk with my children and interact with them and their peers. Allowing children to speak and express their thoughts will only encourage learning.