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| July 2010 |
Drawing From a Student:
This is a picture that a former student drew for me. This was given to me on my birthday but instead of saying “happy birthday,” it says “thank you.” Inside of the card is a letter that my student dictated to his parent thanking me for being a nice teacher. The cake on that he drew is a “fancy birthday cake” with flowers because, according to him, I am a “girl and girls like cakes with flowers! “ I love this card because it is true that teaching is rewarding and this serves as a reminder to me that I am appreciated!
Quote:
“We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today.” -Stacia Tauscher
This is one of my favorite quotes and one that I feel should be kept in the back of all parents’ and teachers’ minds, especially in today’s day and age. It is important to let children go at their own pace and be free to explore, discover, and learn. Too much pressure and molding-expecting children to be the smartest in their class and preparing for their future as such can lead to forgetting the importance of childhood and all of the wonderfulness that goes along with it. Of course parents want the best for their child and hope that their child’s future is the brightest, but there is so much importance in the present and in childhood itself that it needs to be realized that a bright start today can lead to a bright future… not only that but children are amazing individuals just the way they are today!
Picture:
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| My son and I, August 2010 |
Although I usually do not like my picture being taken, I love this picture because it captures how much I enjoy motherhood! Being a mother has taught me a lot- I have grown, both personally and professionally from this experience. It sounds strange to say that I have grown professionally since becoming a mother, but I think my perspective in the classroom has changed. Communication with parents is extremely important and now I feel like I can relate more to parents’ concerns and desires for their children and have become a better communicator in turn.
I love your quote. It is so true that sometimes we become so focused on what will be that we forget what is. It reminds me of a poem I had on my refrigerator for years when my children were young.
ReplyDeleteExcuse This House
Some houses try to hide the fact that children shelter there
Ours boasts of it quite openly,
The signs are everywhere…
For smears are on the windows
Little smudges on the doors;
I should apologize, I guess for toys strewn on the floor.
But I sat down with the children
And we played and laughed and read
And if the doorbell doesn’t shine,
Their eyes will shine instead.
For when at times I’m forced to choose
The one job or the other…
I want to have a tidy house,
But first I’ll be a mother
-author unknown
I must say Jen, there is nothing more precious than being a mother...
ReplyDeleteJen,
ReplyDeleteI love the quote that you posted. It is amazing how much of a child's personality remains with them as they grow older. It is so important that we allow children to "just be kids." We, as adults, often underestimate the learning that is involved in play, both inside and outside the classroom. Although it is important to instill good values in our children, it is also imperative that we allow them to follow their own path and enjoy their youth.
I enjoy reading your blog!
Excellent Blog! Great formatting and wonderfully inspiring content. I knew I was a very good teacher and then I had my own children. I became tremendously influenced by their impact on my life and it improved my educational vision.
ReplyDeleteJen, you and I chose the same quote and our blog backgrounds even look similiar..spooky! You have written a LOT more than I have, however. I'll have to catch up, as soon as I get the basics figured out. GREAT JOB!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Jen,
ReplyDeleteYou are really blessed to have both parents in your life while growing up. A lot of children grow up in single parent households. It sounds as if your support group has enabled you to be a support group for others. Continue to pass on that tradition...