In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I thought I would tell you what I am thankful for this season as a teacher.
FROZEN.
Yes, I said it. "Let it Go" and talking snowmen are what I am grateful for today. I must be insane you say?
Yes, indeed I am. But Disney, no matter the age, the gender, the race, speaks through children through out the times. I grew up on 101 Dalmations, Tazan and Beauty and the Beast. This generation is growing up with Frozen and Cars 1-15! (haha!)
Let me set the scene. There are three students that have recently come to school and speak minimal English. My co-worker and I were slightly stressed one morning when a parent dropped off their child and let us know that, "_____ doesn't speak any English! But should catch on quickly."
Uhm... ok. We got this.
Today was the breakthrough. I am sitting amoungst the sweet non-speakers talking to them in a conversational way and all the sudden I hear- "Zet et gewww, Zett it gewwww!"
Huh?
I stop and smile at the student and repeat what she says, "Uhm, Zet et gew?"
She nods and holds her hands out in a stop position and sings, "Zet et gew, zet et gew badadadadada!"
I say, "Elsa?"
She freaks and screams, "FROZEN!"
I yell over to my co-worker- "Put a Frozen song on!" ( Sorry co-worker, you do put up with a lot sometimes! )
The song begins and all three kids begin to sing Let it Go and some of the other children around as well. It was such a sweet and special moment. We smiled at each other and had a treasured moment of connection as we sat there together.
I got asked the other day what it is like to work with such young children from the day to day and I replied- it's just so rewarding. Some moments aren't glamorous, (think spit, snot, poo) but multiple times a day I get to see the joy of children. How easily they are pleased and adaptable to their environments. You are their friend solely because your favorite animal is a dinosaur.
I hope that this weekend you are thankful for the little wonderful things in your life along with the bigger things.
Tonight my heart is full.
Your Hippy
I'm thankful for knowing such a wonderful person as you Summer. Those children are very blessed to have you in their lives, not just as a friend but as a role model. Having such a positive and supportive influence on them will make a huge difference in their lives. God has blessed you with a huge heart. Love ya!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the kind words! Not sure who this is, but you are too sweet. <3
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