Well today started out good. I woke up early and even left early for work. I was happy because in my head I had planned out what I was going to do. When I got to work I would fix the class newsletter, make copies of the lesson plan for next week, and print notes for my meeting today. I left for work and was listening to "Moby In The Morning" and drinking my coffee. I went over a hill and my truck started to chug, chug, chug, stop. Little did I know that I would run out of gas about five minutes from work. Most people would say how embarrassing but my gas gauge is broken. :) So, needless to say none of the "great ideas" happened this morning. In fact I was an hour late to work. :(
When I arrived to work I was greeted so happily by the ladies up front (which by the way I appreciate) and I headed to my class. When I arrived in the room my kids were so excited to see me. This always makes my heart flutter to know that they are excited to see me. I don't have my own kids so they have become very close to my heart. I tried to get them to calm down and listen to my co teacher but they just had to tell me good morning and felt that it was so important to do so.
I have found that Pre-K children have their minds made up to do what they want to do and you can't change their mind. This is good in one sense and bad in another. It is good because they can become so focused on something and want to work on it forever; however it can be bad because they choose to ignore every tactic and encouraging word that you are trying to tell them.
I have learned that in life there are going to be ups and downs. There are going to be things we don't like about life and things we absolutely enjoy. It's the times we choose to slow down and enjoy the small moments and let our heart flutter just a little bit. Children are the best in bringing out those moments.
So, take a deep breath, let the children love on you, and let your heart flutter just a little bit.
Best Wishes In Teaching!
Til' Next Time...
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