My Little People
Each one is brought into this world for a specific purpose. They bring something positive for this world. As I observe them in the classroom, I can tell who they might become as adults. The words they say and the character they show are so honest, no grain of salt needed.
Each year I know that the kids in my class are there for a reason. It is a new season of teaching and learning for all parties involved. Here is where I teach lessons and learn life.
Allow me to share a few stories.
One of my girls, we'll call her Izzy, is one of the most humbly kids I know. For example, if you ask her who the smartest kid in class is, she'll say it's "Mic". Not naming herself the smartest kid in class is humble, but the real humility is in the follow up question, "Well are you the second smartest? No, maybe third, maybe." That response amazes me. So many kids are very ME centered. There is a point in the universe in which the world revolves and they believe it to be them. Not this little one. She gives credit to a classmates and then still questions her ranking. By the way, she is a very smart little girl. I'm so grateful to be able to learn a lesson on humility.
One of my boys, named "Brad" already knows what he wants to be when he grows up. A marine biologist. This little boy at age 5 can give you the names of several different sharks along with their scientific names. Whenever someone says something about the ocean his eyes bright up and he excitingly regales you with something new he has learn. He has much knowledge of the ocean and its creatures, but sharks by far are his speciality. He would spend hours sharing every last detail about sharks. His passion for this field is so refreshing. It's has been awhile since I've seen someone so enamored with their career or in his case future career. Even though he's only 5, I truly believe that God gave him this wonderful passion and that he's going to do something extradionary. His passion for marine biology reminds me to stay passionate about teaching.
The last story is about "Niles" His favorite question is "Can I tell you something?" He is always wanting to share a story. He has so much to say. Along with his joy of storytelling, Niles is my comic relief. He is so silly. He says random things and they usually make me laugh. He once took a straw ad two blueberries & made a "dumbbell" and proceeds to say, "Look I'm lifting weights!" He has the best face expressions. For his Christmas program he was all deck out, very rock n roll. His outfit was accented by silver shoes, silver tie, a faux hawk and a red glove (which I found out later was not part of his original outfit. He found it and put it on without mom knowing) I asked him to pose and he gave me the Home Alone face! I was cracking up! This little one reminds me how important it is to laugh.
As you can see my little people keep me on my toes and keep me young. Perhaps in other posts I will share about my other darlings. :)
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