I am proud to say that each child has made amazing strides academically. Alexandra is moving up to the 7th grade and has made the principals list again … her goal was to maintain this all year and she did it ! So proud of her and all her hard work. Ethan is moving up to the 2nd grade and is reading well and Math is his best subject. His energy to learn is amazing and it make you want to learn too. Devin has been doing great and his adjustment to a new school and environment went really well. His work at school is been progressing and he is moving on to the 1st grade.
I think that after working with kids all year , not just my own, I have learned so many things.
1. If you mess up … erase it and start over .
2. Listen and you might hear something new; even the youngest child can teach you something.
3. Saying "thank you" makes everyone smile.
4. Even when you aren't good at something; trying means you never fail.
5. There is always more than one way to learn something new … just keep trying and be proud of what you have done.
Devin brought home an art project recently. He is not fond of doing art, but he did his best and it came out great. The frame he painted and decorated was beautiful and so was the smile in the picture that was in it when he gave it to me. He looked at me and said; " Are you proud ?" I looked at him and said; " I am always proud of you and everything you do." He smiled and hugged me and kissed me. That reaction was all I needed to know that he liked what I said and was saying thank you for all the love. Devin speaks volumes when he is silent … you just need to listen and watch and its all clear as crystal.
The one thing I have taught all the kids around me this year (mine included) : there is always more than one way to learn something , just be patient and ask for help if you need it.
My heart skips a beat when I think of all the things this summer has to offer and how lucky I am that I get to be part of it.
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