Hoot #1
Last week, we had the pleasure to have some 2nd graders come to our class. They have been working on Reader's Theater and wanted to share with us. It was a delight to watch some our former students. They did a wonderful job!
Hoot #2
This hoot is really nothing to celebrate, but I wanted to share. I lost my first Jitterbug a couple of weeks ago. He was not a student that was currently in my room. He actually would have turned 20 on November 12th (the same day as my birthday). When we would see each other, we would always smile and give each other big hugs. He would tell me his plans, and I would let him know that I was here if he needed anything.
When this happened, anyone (not a teacher) would think "it's been 15 years since he was in your class, no big deal." One may even ask themselves, "Did I do enough?" As teachers, we know that simply couldn't be farther from the truth. We love them long after they leave. It cuts deep, real deep. You feel that you need to do something, anything, but do not know where to start. You just pray and hope that they know everyday when they leave your room that they are loved. Our students that leave and return throughout the years are no different. Those that are reading this understand that. Through our daily struggles of meeting standards, deadlines, and paperwork...we are enough. We meet these kids where THEY are. We love them for who THEY are. We pray for who THEY will be. We provide them with a safe place, away from their everyday lives. We meet their social needs. We let them know that they are loved. God bless our students!
Teachers we are enough!
This Week's Holler...
This weeks holler goes out to Jennifer Blanchard at the Practical Primary Teacher. We have been struggling with writing this year with our classes. When we came across this blog, we were so excited to read how she helps her students write in her classroom. As teachers, we learn from each other, and we learned a lot from her blog! Go check her out!
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