You’ve made it through your first day back to school after a nice break. No doubt it was a little difficult this morning- to get up, to get going, to get back in the groove.
It is a good thing you did though. The world needs your energy and your gifts.
Think about it, as a teacher, you are more powerful than you realize. Because of you:
A struggling student’s face will light up when they realize they have finally mastered a challenging skill.
A child who gets little attention at home will be noticed and feel valued.
Students will laugh and realize that learning can be fun.
Students will learn that errors and mistakes are learning opportunities rather than failures.
Someone will not suffer the torment and humiliation of being bullied.
Students will understand themselves better: their strengths, their challenges, their special gifts.
Students will feel physically and emotionally safe.
Students will learn social skills: how to play nice, be fair, and get along with others.
Students will learn how to organize their time, be responsible and work hard.
Because of you, there will be better people in the world. That is powerful!
We wish you a year full of health, happiness, wonderful teaching!
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