Sometimes, maybe even most of the time, kids can sure show us what heart is all about. In our crazy, fast-paced, daily lives, it's easy to lose track of what's really important. Spending my days with 9-10 year olds can be challenging, no doubt, but the positives a teacher receives from the wisdom, sweetness and courage of kids is immeasurable.
When one of my students fell on the risers at last night's spring concert, and had to be escorted off the stage in tears and pain, it would have been very easy for her to sit out the rest of the evening's songs, since the concert was almost over. But after being comforted, she walked out to a nice ovation and rejoined her classmates to sing the last couple of songs, holding a small bandage to her elbow. I LOVED IT! And had tears in my eyes talking to her as she left the stage. Talk about character, courage, and heart. We've talked a lot about heart in class this year, listened to songs, and shared some activities meant to open students' hearts and minds to how important it is to be resilient, kind and brave. But she demonstrated it. I am SO proud of this young lady for making a choice not to fail, but to fall and get up. That is heart!
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Mrs. Wilkowski
5/6/2016 05:46:23 pm
Her little sister watched from the audience as she fell. We didn't know for quite some time if she was alright. It was our turn to return to stage and while we lined up this little girl began to cry very quiet tears. She was hugged by her classmates and myself, and then we learned that her sister was okay and back on stage. We talked about how brave her sister was being and that she would want to see her little sister up on stage with her. She took a deep breath and accepted a few more friend hugs as we walked up onto the stage. She did it. After, it took awhile to meet back up with her family, but the moment she did she got a big hug from her sister. I was so extremely proud of those two girls, with big sis leading the way for little sis.
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Peter Wilson
5/6/2016 07:38:07 pm
Awesome words - thanks for sharing!! :)
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