Well it's another snow day in Seattle and while I plan on making a Calvin and Hobbes-esque scene soon, I've also taken the time to read and write today. This list resulted...it's not exhaustive and rather extemporaneus...
What being a teacher (of children who have special needs) has taught me:
Patience
Joy in the small things
Uniqueness is to be celebrated
little victories ARE milestones
the greater the obstacle, the greater the triumph
understanding weakness is key to cultivating strengths
we are not defined by our disabilities, but by our character
humility
it really does take a village to raise a child
validation is foundational to encouraging someone
often, my students are the teachers-
in perseverance, honesty, and joy
asking for help is a way of revealing strength, not weakness
everything is interesting if we take the time to really look at it
a new friend can be a high five or a smile away
I am so thankful and blessed to teach children who have special needs, and hwo never cease to teach and remind me what really matters.
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