Moving On While Smiling Back

Potential Unleashed

January 1 is a new start, a new beginning with endless possibilities. I'm a preschool teacher. I work with 3 years olds. Most children entered my classroom in August. It is exciting to look over the past months of great achievement and growth. From crying when parents leave them in a new unfamiliar environment, to racing up to me each morning jumping up into my arms with a big squeeze and squeal of delight in feeling the anticipation of what fun the day will reveal. Their potential is unleashed into a world where children are sponges who soak up everything their little eyes can behold.

No Discrimination

Knowing no real fear or preconceived notions about the three "d's" - diversity, difference, or dissimiliarities within the class roster. Children don't see color. What they see is friendship, playmates, opportunity, discovery, windows to the universe that is theirs to explore. Theeir openness and optimism are contagious.

My Joy

Seeing a the look of excitment on the face of a child over something as simple as pulling out paints, building a tall building out of legos and watching it fall with a crash, racing with cars and trucks, and running toward the all important swings on the playground... that is what brings me joy. Planning and preparing experiences to help each child discover his world around him... that is what brings me joy. Watching innocence investigate relationships with others... that is what brings me joy.

Strolling On

I look on toward the next year with total excitement as I stroll leisurely across the horizon of expansion. The savanah is wide open for the 3 year olds in my classroom. I'm thrilled to witness each one to stroll on with confidence and pride.