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Ancestry
1) Ancestry: SOCIAL/PHYSICAL
-greatgrandparents from father's side move to Canada from Ireland and France
-grandparents from mother's side move to Canada from Germany
-all settle in Ontario thus impacting the relationship of my mother and father
*significance-subsequently resulting in my birth
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Walking
3) Walking: PHYSICAL
-at 6 months
-did not crawl, started pulling myself up next to the coffee table or couch and started taking steps
*significance-mobility, increased ability to explore surroundings -
Birth
2) Birth: PHYSICAL/SOCIAL
-Tuesday, December 10th, 1996
-only child, pets
*significance-results in starting school before the required age of 4 -
Talking
4) Talking: SOCIAL/COGNITIVE
-at 9 months
-first words, "Da" when seeing father, "Oh-oh" ie. when toys fell or heard loud noise
*significance-early communicative ability -
Activities outside of home
5) Activities outside of home: SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL/COGNITIVE/PHYSICAL
-walked to duck pond with mother, fed baby ducks
-accompanied mother on errands like grocery shopping, laundry, part-time work
-attended Kindermusik and participated in classroom setting
-attended local live music performances
-attended sporting events like father's slo-pitch games
-attended family celebrations, played with neighbours
*significance-becoming excited about going to school, healthy interaction and stimulation, deve -
Minor Soccer League
6) Played Minor Soccer: PHYSICAL/SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL
*significance-increased gross motor skills, learned "teamplayer" concepts, coach's son became close friend in school -
Starting School
7) Kindergarten/Public School: COGNITIVE/SOCIAL/PHYSICAL/EMOTIONAL
-Forest Hill Public School, Westmount Road, Kitchener
-JK to Grade 6, 2000-2007
-participated in reading/writing/arithmetic/science/art/gym, fieldtrips, concerts, assemblies, teams
*significance-exposed to many cognitive and sensory stimulations, understanding of the diversity of families and cultures -
Learn to Ride a Bike
9) Learned to ride a bike without training wheels: PHYSICAL
*significance-increased gross motor skills, confidence -
Getting Braces
10) Got Braces: PHYSICAL/EMOTIONAL/COGNITIVE
-overcame fear of unknown
-learned about medical reasons for re-adjusting bite
*significance-oral health -
Played Minor Sports
12) Played Minor Sports (Basketball, Baseball, Soccer): PHYSICAL/SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL/COGNITIVE
-team sports
-competitions
*significance-continued to build on appreciation of intellectual component of game -
First Airplane Ride
11) Went on first airplane ride to Ottawa: EMOTIONAL
*significance-overcame fear -
Referee, Job
13) Umpired/Refereed: COGNITIVE/EMOTIONAL
-withstood verbal abuse, stood ground when making decisions to the best of my ability
*significance-earned community volunteer hours -
Grade 8 trip to Ottawa
14) Grade 8 End of School Year Trip
-first significant length of time away from home and parents
*confidence builder, appreciation of home, independence experience -
Start High School
15) Started Highschool: COGNITIVE/EMOTIONAL/SOCIAL
-first exams, Lit Test
*significance-shared a role in course selection and able to start on a career path -
Part time job at Sobeys
15) Part-time Job: COGNITIVE/EMOTIONAL
*significance-earning money for further education (paycheques) -
Coaching
16) Coaching: COGNITIVE/EMOTIONAL
*significance-earning experience for future goals
- Under 13 KW Vipers rep basketball team coaching, interact with kids help them develop skills and character -
Graduate High School, University
17) Graduating Highschool/applying to University: EMOTIONAL
*significance-continuing to stay on chosen career path
- develop process, Piaget ultimate development stage
