Good morning!
Thank you so much to those of you who left comments and love and encouragement on yesterday’s post. As a teacher (and still a fairly new one at that), there have been numerous moments throughout my career that I’ve questioned decisions I’ve made or conversations I’ve had. I think it’s just normal human behavior to end the day and think, “Did I say the right thing? Did I make the right choice?”
But then there are a few moments here and there that remind me that I’m not completely screwing things up.
Like yesterday for example.
When the same kid who made the “Miss Brownie” comment came into my class yesterday. (He’s not one of my kiddos but all the students who take the late bus come into my room at the end of the day so we can take attendance and walk over to the gym).
I was standing at my desk trying to shut my computer down for the day. From the corner of my eye, I saw him walk in and sit down at one of the desks facing me.
So, I look up and, with a huge smile on my face, I asked him how his day was.
He didn’t answer right away.
He continued to look at me for a minute and then very slowly and quietly said, “Hi Miss. I forgot your name. I know it starts with a D.”
And, in that very moment, I had so much love for this child. He made a mistake. He recognized that it had upset me. And he attempted to fix it.
What more could you ask for as a teacher?
All teachers are God sent!! Yours is a Nobel profession especially for those of you who take pride in playing the act!! I salute you and your dedication!! Love you my Div!!!!
Love you, my Aurps!
This is awesome! I forgot to reply to yesterday’s post. But I felt you handled that situation as well as you could! I have much to learn from you about how to speak to kids in an impacting way. 🙂
Why?!?!? Is there something about KIDS that you want to TELL ME?! (or…in blunt terms…IS THERE A BABY ON THE WAY?!)
An error doesn’t become a mistake until you refuse to correct it…..This kid sure learned from you my dear friend. Making a difference one kid at a time.
Wise words from the incredible Julie Banks. Miss you so much <3 Thank you for always commenting and giving me the support and love even from so far!
One of those amazing moments that makes all those challenging ones SO worth it 😊 Kudos to you for handling that teachable moment with grace and respect.
Thank you! Hope you have a great new school year! 🙂
I like Julie’s comment on how an error isn’t a mistake until you refuse to correct it–so true! You’re in an amazing profession and making such an great difference in these kids’ lives! <3 Major props to you on handling that difficult situation so well!
Well done for handling this in such a way that a child learned something. It couldn’t have been easy for you in the moment but you really did teach a life lesson.