When I was younger I would... but now I can...

We are near the end of the school year and we are reflecting on all the growth that the children have made. This week we asked the children to think about how they have changed since they were little. Their answers were surprising and so thoughtful!

Writing and answering journal prompts not only strengthens writing skills, but encourages the children to think about their own identities and how to express themselves. 

Layla: When I was younger I would say, "Goo goo ga ga" but now I can talk!

Kalina: When I was younger I had short hair, but now I have long hair. 

Kenzo: When I was younger my mom would carry me, but now I can walk.

Jaeda: When I was younger I would crawl, but now I can walk! 

Surya: When I was younger I would sleep in a crib, but now I sleep in a bed.

Aiden: When I was younger my mom would wash my hands, but now I can wash my hands.

Mia: When I was younger I would watch TV, but now I can read books.

Isabella: When I was younger I would take naps, but now I can ride bikes.

Vincent: When I was younger I would watch my mom and dad clean the table, but now I can clean the table. 

Kalina: When I was younger I would sleep in the crib, but now I sleep in the big bed.

Geronimo: When I was young, my dad would push me in the swing, but now I can swing myself. I push my legs out and in to make it go. 

Apollo: When I was younger I would crawl, but now I can walk.

Avery: When I was younger I would play with baby toys, but now I play with big kid toys.

Regine: When I was little my mom and dad would read and sing to me before bed, but now I can sleep all by myself. They sometimes read to me at night still. 

Teddy: When I was youger I would crawl, but now I can walk and run!

Logan: When I was little, Mom and Dad would feed me but now I can feed myself. 

Christian: When I was younger I don't know anyone, now I know everyone.