How is it that as the kids energy level and excitement goes up mine somehow starts to decline. I feel like a tank that is slowly being emptied of its fuel with no station in sight for refill. I laugh a little as I write this because I know I am not alone, but geesh! It is the little things that fuel me in these moments. Today, I have been trying to text level students before we head to break. I want to know exactly where they stand in terms of reading. I want to know before they go away for over two weeks to slide back. As I was working I noticed a sticky note on my clipboard. I didn't give it much of a look. I thought one of the kids had gotten in my stash of stickies again. However, upon closer inspection this is what I saw:
"I hope you have a Grate day Ms HuBrd."
Well thank you little one who sent me this note. I am having a great day and it is thanks to all of the little cherubs that are excited and high on energy. They make each day easier as we get closer to a break. The hugs. The faces. The smiles. These little things are my station and I am filled.
Aw… it's the little things in life that keep us going!
ReplyDeleteI will remember this slice when we return to school tomorrow after three snow days! I am sure their energy level will be in high gear!
ReplyDeleteAssessments only tell PART OF THE STORY!
ReplyDeleteI love those little sparks that happen so unexpectedly, but make such a big difference!
ReplyDeleteThe note is the cutest thing I have ever seen. This fall in the kindergarten class I assisted in, I became friends with J. I told the class my name was Mrs. Tomato, and he keep giving me drawings of me as a tomato.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your story. Delightful.
kept, that is.
ReplyDeleteNotes that surprise are the best! Now that's how to refill a tank!
ReplyDeleteOh, the little ones! They always seem to know when the grown ups need a little something. What a sweet story to share today...I bet it filled a few tanks, it did mine!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet - hang on to that note!
ReplyDeleteGotta love those little guys! They love so purely and wholeheartedly!
ReplyDeleteSomething dear to hold onto Betsy in this increasing flurry of the 'to do" lists. Glad you shared with us!
ReplyDeleteHow precious. We need those moments to fill us up!
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