Crazy teachers...
But oh what a day!!
Walking. Talking. Learning. Earning a free ice cream cone.
Holding the hand of a student who came to me so shy in August. She is the one who took my hand.
Trust.
A good-bye hug from a student who has always given me a high five.
Growing affection.
Connections on the inside (building relationships) result in connections on the outside (think--kids doing what I want them to do).
I'm sure I have done it in the past--making, creating, building relationships.
But this year feels different.
I seem to be MORE aware. Of me. Of the students.
As I looked at each one on the trip home I could think about something unique or that I've learned about him/her in the past 16 days.
That's a relief! Because so much of the time is putting out fires, that I don't take time to look deeper into the child.
But this year feels different.
I seem to be MORE aware. Of me. Of the students.
As I looked at each one on the trip home I could think about something unique or that I've learned about him/her in the past 16 days.
That's a relief! Because so much of the time is putting out fires, that I don't take time to look deeper into the child.
But I have looked deeper and I like what I see.
Students and teachers looking at each other--
--how can we learn together?
--how can we help each other?
--I like being with you.
Yes, a field trip is a crazy way to spend day 16 of the school year. But it was so good for me in an awareness sort of way.
Oh, heart melting. One of mine said"I like you" out of the blue last week :)
ReplyDeleteP.s. looks like an awesome field trip!
You are a brave, brave woman!
ReplyDeleteBut glad to read about all the "mushy" stuff :)
Sara