There is no denying that teachers have a difficult job. Not only do they have the responsibility of shaping the minds of young people, they also need to deal with parents and with the other teachers they work with as well. Sometimes, it takes a special type of person to be a teacher and when they love their job, it really shows in multiple ways.
This teacher from Queensland Australia went above and beyond when it came to welcoming her fourth-grade class to the new year. She realised that it can be difficult to start a new year, and she wanted her class feel confident and comfortable when they were in her classroom. She shared a message with her new students in the form of a poem that gave with a little goodie bag for each of the students.
The letter read as follows:
“I am so glad that you’re here. Here is a little goodie bag to help kick off the year. The eraser is to remind you that it is ok to make mistakes. We’ll work and learn together, no matter what it takes. The stickers mean we’ll stick together and work hard as a team. The puzzle shows how we fit together, working towards a common theme. The bookmark is to show you-you always have a place. If you ever feel a little lost we’ll help you find your space. The smarties are to remind you how smart I think you are. Work hard and do your best. Remember to aim far!”
Sometimes you need to take things to the next level to reach a student that might be uncomfortable at the beginning of the year. When teachers make these gestures to the students, it can go a long way in helping to boost their confidence. Most children would be excited about receiving an unexpected gift and the message that went along with it shows that she wants to establish a comfortable and safe environment for her students.
The spokesman for the Queensland Department of Education had the following to say:
“This is a great example of the welcoming atmosphere Bowen State School teachers and staff created for students as they started the school year. The school’s dedicated teachers came up with a range of ways to make new and returning students feel welcomed and confident for the year ahead,” the spokesman stated.
A picture of the poem on a goodie bag was shared on Facebook and it went viral. This is not only a testimony to what the teacher did, it shows that we want more of this for our children.
H/T: Shareably
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