Tomorrow begins the start of American Education Week. Please don't tell your children you are coming and then not show up. It crushes their little hearts and makes for very uncomfortable/awkward moments as the teacher helps them work through their disappointment while others (including other parents) look on. Better to say you aren't coming and surprise them.
Please take a few minutes to look around and see all the wonderful things being accomplished in your child's classroom. But don't compare your child to another. Life is not a competition and we all have unique strengths and weaknesses.
Speaking of looking around, see how much your child's teacher goes above and beyond. Those bulletin boards, book displays, locker and desk tags don't just magically appear by little school elves. smile emoticon
Please remember this is not about you and your friends. Put away the cell. Don't talk to your neighbor. In short, if you wouldn't want your child to do it while learning is happening, you shouldn't be doing it either.
Remember, this is a day in a life. One tiny glimpse into life in a classroom. You wouldn't want to be judged for your job on just a short moment. Be fair in judging the teacher. They like to hear positive feedback too!
And above all, remember to smile. Your little angel is sneaking peeks at you (even if they were told not to) and they want to make you proud!
I hope your classrooms and libraries are full of families that see YOUR worth and the importance of what YOU do each and every day when no one else is watching or seems to care about your little corner of the school. Because YOU make a difference. YOU are growing a reader, a critical thinker, a synthesizer of knowledge and a citizen of the world...and that's a REALLY BIG DEAL!
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