Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Pick Me Ups

I read somewhere (Pintrest, a blog who really knows) that as a teacher one should have a file, notebook, whatever of all those happy moments of teaching. It could have letters from students, parents, or things people have said, whatever makes your *heart flutter.* The purpose is for when things aren't going well, you can go back, read them and hopefully get reminded of why you became a teacher in the first place.

 I would like to share a few things from the past week that made me smile and laugh.

On Friday I asked the students to write me a letter and they could tell me anything that they wanted to. My plan was to write back to them and at the same time get in a little writing assessment with a little bit of getting to know you. I really enjoyed doing this and would like to do it at the end of each month.

There were two that stood out to me.

"Anyway, I think you come up with amazing ideas, you're artistic and have great methods."
 
This was nice to hear because I don't feel as if this statement applies so much to me at the moment. So to get that feedback from the ones that are reaping the outcome of the ideas and methods was reassuring.
 
"My first wish job is alligator wresting. Sounds scary doesn't it?"
 
 
 
Oh my goodness, I laughed about this for a good five minutes! This coming from a sweet little girl who doesn't say much and looks as if she doesn't get dirty often. She then told me that her second dream job was being a teacher. Good thing she has a back up plan incase alligators aren't her friends.
 
I need to remember these moments often and look for more throughout the day.
 
What do you do when you need a pick up and a boost?


12 comments:

  1. What a great idea. You are an inspiration to me!

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  2. My weekly boost comes every Wednesday when I practice the bells! And as for the rest of the time, have tea and read!♥♫

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  3. We're lovers of gator wrestling over here! She sounds like she'd fit right in! I think I need to start a *heart flutters* notebook for parenting! Great idea!

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    1. I think that a parenting *heart flutter* notebook is a good idea!

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  4. We're lovers of gator wrestling over here! She sounds like she'd fit right in! I think I need to start a *heart flutters* notebook for parenting! Great idea!

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  5. A few years ago, I wrote a letter to myself as part of a self-help book exercise. It's totally a pick-me-up sort of thing filled with compliments to myself I dared to write down, things no one tells you but you wish someone would.

    I forgot about it for a long time. It resurfaced six months ago when I was cleaning out a drawer. I put an alarm on my phone calendar. It reminds me to re-read this letter every 15th of the month. Sometimes I do it very begrudgingly, like it's one more thing on my "to do" list that day. But, it always slowly sinks in. Eases my heart. Allows me to show myself some grace. Gives me a little *heart flutter* for that day. I HIGHLY recommend doing that.

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  6. I just added a link to this post on ADishofDailyLife blog link up party -- it was one where you post yours and another blog you love. And I love yours every time! Hope it gets you some traffic!

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    1. You are so amazing! Thank you for that! You make my *heart flutter*

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  7. When I was teaching I totally had a file of fun notes from kids, parents and admins. I once got a very strange email from a dad saying that he was upset because his kid now loved school and now loved to read...it was a joke, but def scared me at first!

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    1. OH my! That would scare me too! Sadly I often think of those three page angry letters I have gotten than the nice ones. There haven't been too many but they do stick out!

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  8. I wanted to invite you to the Friday Flash Blog Party, the best linky in town! I hope you'll join us and link up. Who knows. You may just get highlighted!

    The party goes on ALL weekend.

    Jennifer @ The Jenny Evolution
    www.thejennyevolution.com

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  9. Hi Sarah,
    Good to be here.
    Lovely place to roam around.
    Will come again to see more.
    Ann

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