March 12, 2019

I have an unusual class this year. They have stretched me, and I have probably become a better teacher because of all the "fun" we have had. They are not always the kindest, nor are they aware of other students in the classroom. We have tried to help them in many ways. We did a curriculum that teaches them about mindfulness. On Friday, I asked them to choose a person's name from the board and write a kind note to that person. It was so much fun and the students LOVED it. The students mostly chose friends. However, one student, a boy, chose a girl that doesn't have friends. He could have chosen others. Then he wrote a very kind note. All day long the girl was beaming. A simple note brought her so much joy, and it brought me joy today as I saw the note sitting at her spot so she could read it over and over.