In my philosophy of education, I believe that all children have the right to education. This education is based on differentiated instruction, since no two children are the same. It is our responsibility to consider the needs of the child and educate him to the best of our ability. Not all children arrive at school and start the day the same way. Poverty, times when parents go out to work, sleeping at night, attending school before or after school, divorced parents, separation from family, ethnicity, religion, celebrations of a particular culture... all these factors can also have a effect on how a child's day unfolds. school. Maslow stated that when our most basic needs are not met we cannot move on to the other stages. When a child arrives with these basic needs unmet, their day begins with a struggle. While we can attempt to provide a sense of security and/or provide food, offer clothing, provide assistance, offer compassion that would help the child move up the pyramid, we as educators can only provide and offer so much. All these constraints can put children and educators at risk. Helping children and their families, trying to understand and empathize with these families is essential to helping a child start the day in the best possible way. All children deserve to have their basic needs met and the right to education. Working together to build our communities I believe is the key to building strong children. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an original essay The government has stated that all children have the right to education. This seems to be something that doesn't really start until age 3.5-4. This is when full-day kindergarten is offered, but what about infants, toddlers, and preschoolers? “The years from birth to five are crucial to children's development. There is substantial and widespread evidence that early childhood education and care can have positive effects on children's cognitive and language development, levels of education completed, employment and wages, as well as making them happy in the short term." We live with a government that doesn't seem to value children's education needs. My belief is that we must meet all the criteria for children's education. Looking again at Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, we know that children (all people) have the right to have food, clothing, to be healthy, and a place to live. The next stage is the need for safety and security in all areas of one's life. This safety and security are requirements that must be provided to all students. Not all students fit into a box in a classroom with a followed curriculum. As an educator, it is my responsibility to fill gaps, build on strengths, and build on weaknesses, encouraging growth in all areas starting where the student needs support most. In the same report, as previously mentioned, it is stated that “children from low-income backgrounds are more likely to experience stronger positive outcomes if they are not excluded from access and quality services. Multiple dimensions of quality are key factors in the effects of child care on children.” I believe that children of all ages should be given the right to the best possible education, and not just from the age of 4. I feel that my role as an educator requires me to look outside the box. An educator should.