I was emailed this article last night (thank you Tess!) and all these points are informative, and oh so true. I especially connected with the last one.
"Allow time for your own learning. A teacher can’t really be inspiring if she is burnt out. It’s important to take time for your own learning. The things that interest you, might very well be things that you can bring into your classroom."
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| Crystal Singing Bowl Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo = I call upon the teacher within me and outside of me. |
What I enjoy about teaching in our setting is the flexibility and freedom that not only the children have, but that I have as an educator. Being able to learn the things I want to learn, bring in things I love, truly help me be a better and happy educator. Where else could I bring in my crystal signing bowls, and do a opening mantra with the children every morning? What a way to start our day! Thank you Ruxi, for teaching us this mantra.
Even though I've been teaching a while, I'm still learning, still growing, and still transforming as an educator.
This beautifully written article is a good reminder and worth the read.
Read More: How To Ignite Passion In Your Students: 8 Ways Educators Can Foster Passion-Based Learning.
What an incredible space you have created. Your post are always so inspiring. You seem to have so much integrity and thoughtfulness about how you go about being with the children. I feel the same way about my program. I feel very fortunate that I get to do what I love, to the best of my ability, and the ultimate hope of igniting the flame.
ReplyDeleteHello Nichole, your space is lovely too.
ReplyDeleteLooks so warm and welcoming. It reminds me a lot of my environment when I had wee little ones in my in-home program . We must be kindred spirits. I would love to meet you one day too.