Hey folks. A little deviation from the normal fare today. My good Bubba Robert Hruzek over at Middle Zone Musings does a monthly “What I learned from…” series and I thought I’d partake this month. With a six year old daughter and exposure through my sub teaching to an entire elementary school full of children, I figure I’ve learned quite a bit.
What I Learned:
- Nothing is sweeter than a spontaneous “I love you” from your child.
- The best teachers of patience are children.
- Even the most problematic children at school have their shining moments.
- I’ve discovered I’m a great out loud reader to kids.
- Being choosy about which battles to fight makes for a happy and calm household.
- Structure and routine make for less harried mornings.
- Children always seem to know much more than they are generally given credit for.
- There’s an “e” at the end of love because no word in the English language can end with a “v”.
- It’s the simple things that count.
- My child’s politeness is directly related to mine.
- Life is not fair – sometimes that’s just the way it is.
- A kiss on a boo-boo really does make it feel better.
I’m certain this is a partial list. It seems that Maddy teaches me something new most every day. When I spend a day teaching the 4th graders, I suspect I’ve learned quite a bit by the time the last bell rings.
Thanks for sponsoring this exercise, Robert. It’s nice to have the reminder.
