I took my kids to see Brave last night. It was SO good. They
really liked. Now, the previews kinda scared me, lol. I don’t like some of the
kid movies they are coming out with. I don’t like movies (of any kind) that
instill fear in people…so I am basically saying I’m a
scaredy cat. J Anywho, we really liked it
and glad we went.
On the way home, we had a talk about bravery and it got me to
thinking about my own bravery. I think
it takes much courage to be a teacher. I think it is funny how each year we get
new students and are able to love them unconditionally. We CHOSE love! I remember talking with
teammates saying, “I don’t know if I could handle…(so and
so)” from their class and when they
would say that to me, I would think of a good quality about that student. Now,
remember I have talked about children that have made my eye twitch, but I still
loved them. We love our class like no other teacher can just like we love our
own children like no other mother can. I know I have thought to myself that I
was glad I didn’t get a certain student, but I know others have thought that
about my sweeties too. I think bravery comes in to play when you choose to
accept whatever walks in the door and love them through the good, bad, and ugly
(and there is always a little ugly, right?).
Another area that I struggle with when it comes to being brave
is PARENTS. EEK! I can handle little people all day long, but when it comes to
parents, ay yi yi! I dislike parents that put me through an interrogation. I
get so nervous sometimes, tripping over my tongue. Some parents can be intimidating! It’s also
hard to have those “tough conversations.”
Whether it’s a major behavioral problem or academically struggling, I
think it is just as heart breaking for me as them. I want my kids to succeed as much as their
parents do. I wish more parents believed that.
Here are a few of my favorite quotes!
Bravery=big girl panties…luckily I
have a few pair! What forces you to be brave in the classroom?
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today! Have a great 4th and stay safe! Love and virtual hugs!
Chris and I went to see Brave last weekend. It was so good. Such a great message! I love your take on bravery and the classroom. Last year when we got our class list, one of my co-workers was complaining about her list. I think I might have said, You get what you get and you don't pitch a fit. It might not have been my best move. But it's true. I think God places kids in our classes that we need and need us.
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Wow, what a fantastic post!!! You have my brain swimming on ways that I can use this theme of brave in my classroom next year with my kindergarten students. I'm pinning your post right now.
ReplyDelete✰ Stacy
Simpson Superstars
Great post! I think sometimes it take bravery to do things differently. I work some people that are terrified of changing things, but I can't stand to do things the same way two years in a row. I'm sure they are tired of always hearing my new ideas! LOL
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Erin
First with Franklin
I would definitely say that bravery with parents is a biggie for me too. I dislike meeting with them when it's one of those serious conversations. I just loved the movie and did you get to see a preview for Wreck It Ralph, I hope that wasn't one that scared you =) I can't wait for it.
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Laura
Kinder Kraziness
I loved what you said about the kiddos. It is absolutely true! I always say once they are mine they are always mine; "little turkeys" and all! I think some students are easy, some are hard but the loving them once they walk in is is a given. Something about them being in your class, giving that instant ownership just brings it all together. I often try to remember that it could very likely I have this child for a reason! I am the teacher they were meant to have-that always makes me want to live up to it!
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean in needing to be brave. I try to be brave as much as I can for my students but I agree that parents can be quite scary, especially in the neighborhood where I teach.
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- Vicky
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