Ms. I Like Your...

Through all the chaos in our classroom last week, there were moments I wish I could have taken more time to stop and appreciate... Most students come to school with an innate love for their teachers. In younger children, you hear them tell you everyday how much they like your hair, fingernail polish, shoes, smile, dress, shirt, whatever else they can think of that they like... As students become older, the verbal expression becomes more imperceptible, but it still sneaks out every now and then.

Throughout the last few days of last week, between the mayhem we call class, I heard the comments of the a few students...

• Ms. I like your ring. It's so pretty. Is it your wedding ring?
• Ms. I like your shirt. It's really cool.

Their comments, often said at a time when I am attempting to focus the class, are sweet and remind me of how much I love working with children everyday rather than adults. Although adults do compliment, sometimes you wonder if they are just saying something to have something to say... and kids, they're forthrightness and honesty can be charming.