Hello to all the Children of the World
Nancy Klein & Pam Beall
Found in 'Wee sing around the World' published by Price Stern Sloan, 2007. New York, NY.
Chorus
Hello, Bonjours, Buenosdias
G'Day, Gutentag, Konichiwa
Ciao, Shalom, Dobrey d'yan
Hello to all the children of the world!
Verse 1
We live in different places from all around the world.
We speak in many different ways.
Though some things might be different,
We're children just the same.
And we all like to sing and play.
Verse 2
There are children in the deserts
And children in the towns,
And children who live down by the sea.
If we could meet each other to run and sing and play,
Then what good friends we all could be.
I LOVE this song. I have it performed by four different artists and All are Great! As this plays in my classroom,. I look around and see how this joining of international spirits plays out . I am filled with hope at the possibilities that are toddling around my feet.
We, as early childhood educators, are in a pivotal place to begin a change in the thinking about each other and the world. My hope is that I can begin a little change in my world immediately and that I will remain open to the possibility of taking this message further. My hope is that we will continue to talk, sing and play together until the walls that divide us become antiquated and unnecessary. That we will learn how to grow and live together.
A goal I would like to set for the early childhood field is that we unite our educational communities into cooperative and successful breeding places for equity, acceptance and justice.
This course has been an important and enlightening journey. Thank you Dr. Ferrari and each of my classmates for your insights and experiences. My idea of the human condition has been broadened and deepened from the readings, assignments,comments and feedback throughout this course. Thank you and good luck in the courses to follow. Looking forward to crossing your paths in search of a more just and equitable world. Thank you all!
You're awesome. Thanks for the song. I have enjoyed the communications and openness you have shared throughout the anti-bias education class. There were some difficult identities for each of us to share. Thank you for help and understandings of the context. Good luck on your educational journey.
ReplyDeleteBobbie,
ReplyDeleteI couldn't have said it better myself--encore!
I remember one of the professionals stating the necessity of having people around who have like-passions, to support each other in this journey of equity, diversity, and social justice (Laureate Education, Inc., 2011). I am proud to have you as a colleague who understands this journey and the importance of affecting each small place that our work touches--every small brick, builds a longer bridge that will eventually connect our worlds together. Best wishes and prayers for your continued professional success:)
CCWhite
Reference
Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer). (2011). EDUC 6164: Perspectives on Diversity and Equity [DVD]. Diversity and Equity Work: Lessons Learned. Baltimore, MD: Author.
Hi Bobbie,
ReplyDeleteI have sure enjoyed your blog and our classroom discussions. Your Hello to All the Children of the World song is beautiful, thank you for sharing. I look forward to meeting up with you again on our educational journey. Sending many blessings to you.