Today, while doing some Spring cleaning, I ran across some cards my students made for me during Teacher Appreciation Week. Our Art Teacher asks the children to do this every year and it is really funny to read what a five year old thinks is special about his or her teacher. Here are some of the reasons my students think I am special:
She doesn't make me eat my peas at lunch like my Mommy does!
She can tie shoes in a double knot!
She doesn't have to be quiet in the hall!
She likes to wear a pencil behind her ear.
She likes to jump around like a monkey when we play dance music!
If we spill juice on the rug, she doesn't get mad at us.
She thinks there is stuff called magic dust that makes us get in a straight line when we line up. We just let her think that.
She loves me.
She tells good stories and puts us in them.
She knows a lot of clapping kind of songs.
She hugs me!
She is fun! Sometimes she lets us watch a movie during rest time or she reads us a story.
She is nice! She holds are coats on the playground.
We get to have parades a lot.
I got a good chuckle out of reading them again with the exception of the dancing one. All I could think of was Elaine on Jerry Seinfeld. Have you ever seen her dance? My daughter especially liked that one. Go figure.
Happy Easter everyone! I hope you all have a blessed day tomorrow!
John 11:25-26
Jesus said to her, "I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. (NIV)
HA! I pictured Elaine dancing too! I love to watch dancers but the picture of Elaine keeps me from doing it in front of people!
I taught pre-school for a few year, and just love the words that come out of their mouths!
Wearing a pencil behind your ear could become "the thing"!
This was GREAT!! It so sweet that you don't make them eat their peas!! ha ha! You are an amazing teacher!!
Those are adorable! It sounds like the kids think you are a great teacher, which is such a nice compliment!
Just who I always wanted to dance like.....Elaine! Lol I told my daughter today that it wasn't THAT funny....but actually, it is! I like your idea about starting "a thing".
Have a blessed day tomorrow!
Dear Debbie,
Who could have known that all it takes to be a good teacher is not to make a child eat peas! lol
Happy Easter!
Thanks Yellow House! I hope you have a blessed day tomorrow!
Too cute! Thanks for following my blog! Glad to follow you back!
Happy Easter to my favorite Kindergarten teacher:) I like the peas one, my husband still despises peas because his Mom made him eat them. I never made my kids eat them and they still hate them...go figure? Many blessings and keep sharing your lovely inspirational stories....they make us smile:)
Thanks Jenny! Happy Easter!
Debbie!
I was thinking about you earlier today and how I had gotten so used to reading your posts. I thought you were taking a break.. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter tomorrow....Blessings!
Kids are so amazing! You must feel really special to be among their first influences. You should be, first influences can be life altering.
Thanks for stopping by and following Twee Poppets! I'm following you back. :)
This was such a cute and funny post! Kindergarten is a really fun age. :D
Thanks for stopping by. That was very thoughtful of you. A very blessed Easter to you & yours! I hope you have a wonderful day tomorrow.
Thanks Ms..
Very good point! I hope every student I teach finds me to be a positive influence. Thanks for commenting.
It truly is Tweets. Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks Dolly! And to you as well. We will head to church first thing and then go out for lunch.
Blessings
Happy Easter
Hugs RosieP x
And to you as well Rosie! Blessings
What great reasons!
Thank you so much for the Easter wishes, I hope you have a wonderful holiday as well. :)
Thanks for your Easter wishes! Hope you have a great day!
Thanks Xenia! Take care!
You too Yonca! Enjoy your sweet children!
These quotes are so very cute and funny. It brought a smile to my face. This is Priceless and something to cherish and treasure forever.
Thanks Anne! I hope you are having a wonderful Easter Day!
I'm sure the child meant dancing like a monkey in a good way! It's really nice that the other teacher compiles that list.
I hope you had a good weekend.
You too Theresa! It is so nice to have some time off.
Awe! That is so precious! I have always wanted to teach 1st grade. Somehow life just got in the way, but your students and you are so encouraging! Have a wonderful Easter!
Following you back!
I have a four year old, I'm looking forward to learning from you-
Kelly
Thanks Jen! I hope you had a wonderful Easter. I love your blog!
Thanks Kelly!
So true, it's great to see yourself through your student's eyes. I know mine love it when we have a "dane party" and where else is Pick Up the Pieces your clean up sond!
Thanks for your comment Mrs. C. I hope you had a Happy Easter.
precious :-)
Thanks May Be Miracles!
Hi! You've won one of my giveaways - Another Day Another Story book! wahooo! Please contact me at cindyloumagee (at) yahoo (dot) com within 48 hours(by Wednesday midnight(4/7) with a snail mail address. thanks so much for entering!!!
MageeMommy
http://mageebaby.blogspot.com
Thanks Mommy,
You made my day!
Ethan came home from school when he was 5 to tell me that his teacher was a genius. I ask him why - he said "Because she can write my name in cursive!"
It's awesome knowing that somebody believes in you!
Awwwwwwwwwww Stacey...Thanks so much for sharing. I hope you had a wonderful Easter.
kids cards are the best! and the you're right, the self esteem they have carries on through the rest of their life.
Very good point Cbright! I am looking forward to reading your book. I enjoy your sister's blog and need to hop over and get to know yours as well.
Blessings!
These are priceless! I'm sure glad you saved them to put in your blog! It's perfect! Kids say the darndest things! Also, thank you for stopping by! 'Preciate it!
Thanks Helena! They do indeed!