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Presents

Doesn't everyone love to get presents? But those ones are really special to me: the little cards or pictures from my students. Sometimes a child would come to my class and give me something they made for me at home. It is really touching to see that they want to take time out of their day to give something to you. The picture you see on the photo was created by 4-year-old Tasnim (guess which topic we talked about in class before ;) ) I guess my all time favorite is a get well card from one of my students, that she wrote entirely in English and had her brother and sister create one for me as well. This is when you get assured that you are doing a good job and the children love to come to your classes. That is worth more money than anybody could pay you! Cheers to being a teacher <3

Children Need ...

Appreciation for all they bring into our lives Balance somewhere between too little and too much Commitment it’s the little things we do each day that matter Dreams to touch the future Empathy remember what it was like to be a child Family and Friends everyone needs someone to love Guidance actions speak louder than words Healthy Habits to nurture body mind and spirit Inspiration to explore beauty wonder and mystery Joy sprinkle laughter and happiness daily Kindness to learn to care for others as they are cared for Limits set boundaries and consequences together Mentors to give wings to their aspirations Nature to delight in rainbows, butterflies and shooting stars Opportunite s to discover what truly makes their hearts sing Play the “work” of childhood Quiet Time to recharge their batteries Responsibilities to build self-esteem and self-confidence Security feeling safe is essential for growth Traditions keep the family tree ali...