I have a confession to make.
I.
Love.
Kindergarten!
They are probably my favorite grade to teach. Everything for them is so new, and they always love to learn. Not only that, but kindergartners seem to have a specific charm about them. Here are a couple conversations I've had already this week with these small ones.
Story 1:
As I walked this specific kindergarten class into my room, I found myself walking next to a very sweet girl.
I said, "Good morning!" and she put her arm around my waist and said, "Good morning, Ms. R.! You're looking beautiful today!"
Ooh, so good for my self-esteem.
Story 2:
A different kindergarten class walked in this afternoon. Often, the kids will swarm around the piano bench I'm sitting on to tell me that someone pushed them in line, or they lost a tooth, or they got new shoes. As I fielded the questions and comments, a boy who has had particular trouble in my class but has been working hard to do a better job of behaving stood in front of me with a very worried look on his face. I chose to address him right away and asked what he wanted to tell me. He responded very slowly because he was thinking...
Me: "Yes, what do you want to tell me?"
Kinder: "Um, uh...um...Ms. R? Do you...know...what my favorite...favorite part of music is?"
Me: "No, what?"
Kinder: "...I like you!"
And little comments like that are what keep me going.
Have a great Wednesday and stay warm, everyone!
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