I had to teach a fourth grader how to tie his shoes today! We were going to PE, and he asked me if I would tie his shoes. I basically said that you are a fourth grader, and you should be able to tie your own shoes! He did not say anything more until we were outside the gym, and the rest of the students had gone inside. He was on the ground crying. He told me that he didn't know how to tie his shoes. Furthermore, I realized that this student was one of my learning disabled students, and had a hard time with things anyway. I felt like such a dork! So, I got down on the ground and taught this sweet little boy all about the bunny ears. It was a huge lesson in patience. I realized that teachers are not just teaching academics. We are also teaching these little life lessons every day! This student did not need help with his multiplication facts. He needed help with bunny ears. It was a huge lesson for me to stop and think of what each of my students need.
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Your students don't know how lucky they are to have you as their teacher! You are sensitive and kind and have so much to offer, so much more than academics! What a sweet post! Reminds me about why I love to teach!
Kally--I'm so proud of you. You are so sensitive to what everyone else needs and feels. This trait is a real separator of the true teachers and the ones that just show up for the paycheck. You'll do just great. Have a wonderful day. Love, MOM
You are so great! We need more teachers like you in this world! I have always thought that they need to pay you guys more! I know that I could not do it!
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