“A child cannot
be taught by anyone who despises him, and a child cannot afford to be fooled.” ~ James Baldwin
March is the longest month of the
school year because we don’t traditionally have a break. The struggle to persevere is seen in both the
students and teachers. While this may be
true, our focus cannot shift. Our job is
to prepare our students for the next grade.
Based on my previous years of experience, this journey requires a lot of
discipline. However, it can be
simplified if we remember the formula for building a strong student. We must love our kids, teach them well and
repeat the process!
James Baldwin argues, “a child cannot
afford to be fooled”. He is more than accurate. Our students are perceptive enough to sense everything: fears, frustrations, anger, and love. We cannot fool them, and they cannot afford
to be fooled. They need to trust their teacher
and they must know that their teacher loves them and wants them to grow.
During this month of no breaks, we
must love harder than we ever have so our students can trust the process and
show the growth that we require. If all
else fails, remember: LOVE, TEACH, AND REPEAT!
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