If they don’t understand something the first time, they try
harder.
If they don’t do their very best work, they accept
responsibility.
If they make a wrong choice, they reflect and promise to
think before they act next time.
They help each other and are kind.
They are extremely adorable.
When they arrive at school they say “Good morning.”
They tell me to have a great day when they leave at
dismissal.
Their parents are realistic about their weaknesses and
appreciate their strengths. They make sure their homework gets done nightly.
The apples don’t fall far from the tree, do they?
Today was Valentine’s Day. They literally showered me not
only with chocolates, lollypops, cards, and hugs. They showered me with love.
I must hold onto these feelings of being loved
unconditionally by my students because I realize it does not always happen this
way in one classroom in one school year.
For now, I enjoy coming to work each and every day and I am
extraordinarily grateful.
Some groups are indeed easier; however, the ones I remember longest are the ones that challenge me every day to engage them and keep them engaged in learning and caring for each other. They may be the ones who need us the most!
ReplyDeleteYou are lucky, lucky and it sound like these children are lucky, lucky too. I'm not sure I've ever had a group quite like yours. xo
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful...a year like this will sustain you for the difficult ones. Enjoy and bask in it - you've earned this!
ReplyDeleteCherish this year. Cherish every moment you can. I am happy for you and your kids.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an enchanted year, savor it.
ReplyDeleteFeel blessed! And remember every moment as they will help you in future moments that might not resemble the present ones.
ReplyDeletea wonderful class for a wonderful teacher.. xoxo
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