Happy Mother's Day -- Around the World

Happy Mother's Day from the Beezy Teacher, teaching Kindergarten in Germany

Take a look at these kinder-made 'mommies'  that are relaxing around our classroom! Look closely and you'll notice that they are clothed in pages of 'samples' from a wallpaper book. 

At the heart of every cultural family is a mother whose words speak a universal language of love, whose actions build a lasting foundation and inspiration that will last a lifetime.

Every child wonders what the world is like beyond their own borders and provides a window into the lives of their fellow children. Children will discover, there are similarities in the way mothers do for their children all over the world.  How do mothers and children around the world differ in their lives? Children will discover that life in other nations is often very much the same from their own. Hopefully it will inspire them to be better global citizens and to appreciate all moms of the world. 

This is truly a simple activity that makes an excellent Mother’s Day gift for a mother from a child who enjoys reading and who enjoys being read to. 

My "Mothers of the World" digital product includes:

A black and white gift book to color, that the children can put together

Cultural dolls to build on cardboard towel rolls 

April: Month of the Military Child

MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD

April is the month of the military child.  There are several hundred thousand children today in US or overseas public schools whose parents are in the military. A high degree of mobility is demanded of these children and of their parents. 

Relocation is a reality that a significant number of these dependents are separated from at least one parent due to overseas deployment. Kids of Active Duty parents, move around the world, acclimating themselves to new cultures, new friends, new homes and new surroundings. 

As overseas educators, we are of the belief that those who serve our country should not sacrifice the success of their children. They are strong. They are resilient. They are adaptable. They have inspired us to give it our all as we walk into the classroom each day. 

I hope these activities will create awareness of the service and sacrifices of our military's children. They have been specifically designed in support of these children in a unique role. 

This is an opportunity to thank children for their support to our nation's fighters, and recognize the important role they play in the strength of our nation by contributing to the strength of the military family.

TheBeezyTeacher writing to you from Germany

~~Department of Defense Dependent Schools Overseas

The photos in this article are examples from my classroom and are taken from my digital download product entitled, "Salute the Military Kids." This digital product is now available for you in our Early Education Emporium. Please shop in your jammies and instantly purchase this product to help celebrate the Month of the Military Child. 

Meet the Beezy Teacher from Germany

Who am I? I'm 'THE BEEZY TEACHER'

     This “Beezy” teacher has been teaching for 34 years.  Starting her teaching career working as a Special Education teacher for the Austin Independent School District in Austin Texas, she decided to accept a teaching position working for the Department of Defense Dependent Schools Overseas.  

After ten years in Austin, she decided to experience life in another country.  She accepted the challenge of teaching overseas and enjoy the cultural experiences.  She landed her first assignment working in Germany as an elementary teacher at a school for the dependent children of U.S. soldiers stationed in Germany.  After several years of teaching Preschool Children with Disabilities, she became a Kindergarten teacher and continues in this teaching capacity today.

“Teaching in Germany has been challenging.  Unlike my counterparts in the U.S., we are in many ways isolated from the cutting edge changes in education and continuing education.  I miss not being able to attend educational conferences and workshops but this is offset by the incredible cultural experiences we are able to offer our students while are living in Germany.  

I have walked through the streets of many cultural cities and have experienced many historical events such as the fall of the Berlin Wall.  It was a changing experience to teach in a foreign country where teaching supplies are not easily accessible. The lack of access to materials led me to create a lot of my own materials that followed the DoDDS standards, yet were fun and creative.  I am able to try out the new products and share with my colleagues.  I have been blessed for living a wonderful life away from home but I look forward to returning home to the good US of A.”

Although my Master’s degree is in the field of Educational Administration, the Beezy teacher has never felt the need or desire to work in administration but has enjoyed working directly with children.

It's a great experience to join the collaboration here at PreK+K Sharing. I'm excited to offer my European experience teaching Kindergarten to all the readers of this collaborative effort spotlighting excellence in education around the world. Next month I'll give you a tour of my classroom. 

It is also exciting to join the Early Education Emporium and have the opportunity to spotlight my 'products' under the big umbrella, alongside all of the other great contributors here. Follow this link to see my eleven products. Be sure and check carefully, through my store, because three of my products are offered to you for FREE(!!!) In an effort to introduce you to my work. Until next month! 

-- Beezy --