#15 THE HEART OF A TEACHER

Did you ever go to a dance with someone you didn't like very much?  You had to dance with that person anyway, didn't you?

Well, we've all had our ups and downs with administration.  We may not entirely agree with what we are asked to do, but you are an employee and you've "gotta dance" with them.

Goodness, gracious, the changes that I've seen 50 years as an educator would make your head spin!  Do the best you can because things will "shift" and change.  Hang in there!

THROWBACK

Invite children to brainstorm words that describe good friends. Write these words on index cards and place them in a bag. (You will need a word for each child so you might have to make duplicates of words.) One at a time children come up and choose a word. Sing the word to the tune of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”

We Really Like You
We like you because you’re wonderful.
We like you because you’re wonderful.
We like you because you’re wonderful.
We really like you!



Hint! Pin or tape words to children so they can strive for that adjective. If they are not behaving appropriately ask, "Are you doing what your word says? Do I need to take it away from you?" They will want to keep their word for sure!