I love this quote by Haim Ginott. It is so moving to me. It applies to me as a teacher, and also as a mother.
"I've come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element in the classroom. It's my daily mood that makes the weather. As a teacher, I possess a tremendous power to make a child's life miserable or joyous. I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration. I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal. In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis will be escalated or de-escalated and a child humanized or de-humanized.” ~Haim Ginott
I hope and pray I'm the teacher who makes children's lives joyous (at least when they are with me). I want to inspire, humor, and heal.
I know at our home that how I react to something is how my children react to it. If I am freaked out by something, the whole house is in a frenzy. If I am in a bad mood, so is everyone else. If I am happy and joyful, so are they.
I'd much rather be joyous than miserable anyway!
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Totally true. Kids soak up the vibes we give off and definitely take things to heart. I am sure that you will be a force of happiness, healing, and learning for your students!
What a great quote. And your kids - all of them - are very blessed to have you teach them.
You're a wonderful mother and teacher.
I feel confident that you bring joy to all you are around!!
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