Children need us to believe in them! Sometimes the kind words we speak are the only kind words they hear all day. Sometimes the hugs we give are the only hugs they get. Sometimes the love we give is the only love they get. Our students need us now more than ever and it's up to us to believe in who they are and what they can become. It's easier to fall into the trap that some children are hopeless, but we can't. We have to be the beacon of hope for them in their journey of life. We could be the difference between the good or bad road of life.
"Children are likely to live up to what you believe of them."
-Lady Bird Johnson, former U.S. First Lady
If you have a few moments you should watch this video of 10 year old Dalton Sherman who spoke to the faculty and staff of Dallas Texas School District in their welcome back to school event a couple of years ago. He is speaking to Dallas teachers, but he really is speaking to all teachers! Do you believe in your students? Do you believe in yourself? These are some wise words from a young boy who was inspired, motivated, loved, and educated by some great people!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZm0BfXYvFg&feature=related
A huge thank you to all my colleagues as we make our way through our master's classes together. I enjoy reading your blogs, posting in discussion with you, and getting to know you all as educators and people better. Have a happy and safe holiday season! Best wishes for a great 2011!!
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ReplyDeleteNicely stated...some children never over come negative labels that was instilled in their hearts and minds growing up. But fortunatly some were able to build resiliency to those negative varibles, by having caring adults in their lives to help them along the way.
ReplyDeleteHi Deborah, it has been a pleasure studying with you in this course. Thank you so much for all the posts to my blog and discussion boards. I have learned a lot and especially from fellow classmates. Best of luck for you and your classes in 2011!
ReplyDeleteDeborah,
ReplyDeleteIt has been a pleasure working with you and beading your blogs and discussions. Good luck and best wishes throughout your courses and life!
Hi Deborah,
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of your thoughtful blog entries and discussion posts. I have truly enjoyed learning with you! Thanks for sharing the video of Dalton Sherman! He is so right; we all need to believe -- in our colleagues, in our kids and in us.
Hi Deborah,
ReplyDeleteI just want to say thank you for sharing your wisdom and perspectives. I have learned a lot from you and it has been great reading your blog and learning from you! I love this post, you are so right, thinking about child development is thinking about believing! Thanks again!
Hi Deborah
ReplyDeleteI would like to wish you all the success as you continue your journey through early childhood. It has been a pleasure reading your blogs,discussion, and etc. Thank you for everything and again God Bless.