I am following the Grafton House Day Care Nursery located in England. They have posted various pictures of various foods they use to supplement children's lunches with. Some days the pictures are fruits or rice pudding, but I have also seen they offer a baked potato topped with cheese. The offer free day care for 15 hours for 2 and 3 year olds. I have yet to learn how this is possible. They are in the process of participating in a walk to "Stomp out Hunger" by wearing willies (appear to be rain boats of various colors).
As mentioned in a previous post, I am also following the Australian Early Childhood Network. Again, I have not been able to obtain a specific persons name who runs the page, but have recently read a post that they shared regarding readiness age for formal schooling. They posted an article from England praising their system as well as Finland. The article can be found at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-24058227. It appears to me that we all look to other countries for better ways to meet children's needs. Maybe if we took a little from each other's cultures, we'd have the perfect system!
I have learned that poverty can have far reaching effects beyond the ability to pay the bills. Poverty also effects primary needs of food and housing as well as mental health issues and education. I have also located an agency in my local area that provides funding to assist those who live in poverty. They are a grant agency that manages donations from philanthropists and matches them with worthy projects. I am pleased to see that an agency like this exists in my area.
I enjoyed your blog. As I go through this assignment I have began to open my eyes to how serious poverty really is.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your blog. As I go through this assignment I have began to open my eyes to how serious poverty really is.
ReplyDeletePoverty is such a serious issue that I believe does not get the attention it needs. People spend money on frivolous things everyday when you have so many people all over the world that do not even have a place to sleep. Your post is very informational. I look forward to reading more.
ReplyDeleteHello Arlene,
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting that the term poverty is fomenting I've heard throughout my life; however, never did I take it to the level of how it might affect someone, especially a child who's experiencing it at such a young age. I'm very glad that we are being given the privilege to examine poverty and not just in our area but throughout the world and having enlightenment on how people are being affected. Thank you for sharing with us.