Well I cannot believe that a whole year has passed since I started on this blogging journey. My thoughts at the time were, that I had gained so much from the EC bloggers that had ‘trail blazed’ before me, that I really needed to offer them something in return. It has been a wonderful experience in so many ways. But probably the most important, and valuable aspect for me, has been the opening up of interaction with people from within the EC field from a vast number of locations across the globe! I feel as though I have gained so much knowledge and insight into what is happening within the field on a global scale, and I am so inspired and refreshed by all the ‘positives’ that I see.
It was truly awesome to be nominated in the ‘best new blog’ category in the ‘Edublog Awards’ this year, but not for my own personal glory, so to speak. For me, it is all about contributing and collaborating with the EC community to help create and promote the ‘best’ learning environments we can for the children within our care. To achieve this requires teamwork and learning from each other. If my readers feel that I have helped them out on their own personal journey, then that is reward enough for me.
I would like to wish all of my readers, where ever you are, a wonderful Christmas holiday break. I hope you are surrounded by loved ones in happiness and in joy! Stay safe, and I hope to see you all again on the ‘flip-side’!
Cheers
Karen 🙂 xo
All the best to you too & enjoy your time in Queensland. You should be very proud of your achievements this year & can hold your head high with the best bloggers out there. The world is a richer place for your contributions. have a safe break & I’ll catch you at the beginning of a new journey.
Don’t you just love the world wide web – so many great people and early childhood ideas. Congrats and Merry Christmas to you too Karen.
Thanks for being part of EPA ; love that photo quote – something to live by. Have a magical Christmas!
Hi Karen,
Wonderful that you have been nominated. After spending time with you at your centre, it is easy to see why you were nominated. Truly a wonderful program delivery and child based interactions. Love your posts and have passed them on to many other educators.
Kay (student)
Thank you Bear, Lesley and Kay. Your thoughts are appreciated. I hope you all had a magical Xmas. Mine was awesome. I will post some FB photo’s soon. xo xo xo