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Surviving elementary: Teacher Appreciation
Life as an elementary teacher is ever entertaining. Kids keep you on your feet. The only reason you may need coffee is to keep up with their speed. Their questions are endless. The drama, infinite. But their smiles are sweet. Chance put me in this journey; one that I never saw myself in, but one where I very much fit in. Many people can teach, but not many have what it takes to make it in elementary. You must accept “potty talk” as a possible daily occurrence. The many ways their minds wonder will have your own head spinning. But just like puzzles, it all falls into place, and talking…
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A Teacher is that Person
A caring teacher is someone who goes out of her way to earn your trust and to get to know your emotional needs as much as your academic needs, in order to better help you. A kind teacher greets you every morning like she hasn’t seen you in a week. Her hugs can be so warm you’ll realize it’s not just a school but also your safe haven. A good teacher thinks of you and of ways in which she can help you even when not teaching you — when reading the news, when shopping for food, when a kids movie comes up, when the radio plays a song you…