WORDS OF WISDOM

What a crazy world we live in!  It makes me sad when I hear that they've taken blocks and housekeeping out of kindergarten. It makes me sad that teachers don't have time to sing and dance because they are so busy pushing skills. It makes me sad that children are tapping and swiping instead of doing puzzles or creating with play dough. It makes me sad that we are focusing on what's wrong with children instead of what's right with children!

I have some "words of wisdom" from over five+ decades as an educator and seven+ decades as a human being that I'd like to share with you.  (These are thoughts that I wish I could impart to education decision makers as well!) 

I hope to fill your heart, encourage you, and help you remember why you became a teacher. 

Note!  I'll also do a daily "throw back" idea. What's that? It's some "antique" activity from my "old" workshops that should not be forgotten.

 

What was your favorite thing about school when you were young? Treasure those times and promise yourself to try and share those special memories with your children this coming school year.


THROWBACK
Read the book THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD. Explain that in our classroom everyone says "I CAN" like the little engine.

Hint! Remind the children that we are AmeriCANS and not Americant's!

I Think I Can (Tune: “If You’re Happy and You Know It”)
I think I can are words I like to say.
I think I can are words I like to say.
In time I’ll get it right if I try with all my might.
I think I can are words I like to say.

Hint! Cover a Pringle's can with paper and glue on googly eyes. Pass the “eye can” around and encourage the children to complete this sentence: I CAN________.

 

Nursery Rhyme Collection

Here is a video of several nursery rhymes for you and your students.

Click to view video

Click to download printable

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