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I feel SO sorry for the Kindergarten teachers. I can't imagine how crazy hard that job is. The Snowflake and Pookie parents aren't going to get the same response from them because there's no money in the mix.
We should write a letter of condolence to them every year for the first day of school.
Dear Kindergarten Teacher,
We tried. We really did. We can't save them all because we didn't get them all. Just in case you are wondering why a few of your new little charges actually behave and are respectful, it is because they were with us from birth. At our house they learned to take turns, be patient, eat with manners, buckle their own dang pants and tie their shoes.
They learned to be led by an adult. They don't feel slighted because we said no. They believed us when we said it.
They are truly interested in learning because they had five years of go play toys. Now they have the foundation they need to quickly master each new skill that comes their way from you.
They won't miss much school. They played outside and hiked every possible day. They love a good workout. They had five years of delicious home made food. They won't recognize a tray of nuggets. They will ask for their neighbors carrots not their cake.
When they go out for recess they won't be running to you because they lost a game. They will go to the winner and say "good job. I'll getcha next time".
They will be devastated when someone hits them or intentionally harms them. They won't recognize that it's coming to fend it off. They have been raised in peace.
They will love you and think of you even when they are away. If you respect them and care for them with kindness they will carry you alongside me for the rest of their academic career.
What makes them stand out amongst the rest you ask? They weren't brought up being one of many. They weren't brought up being the only. They were brought up in a small HOME child care where they were one of a group of babies to preschoolers. They were the baby, the middle child, and then the oldest, the leader, and the example for the ones who are coming your way soon enough.
It's been an honor to be a pivotal person in their little lives. I hope they bring you the joy they have given me.
We should write a letter of condolence to them every year for the first day of school.
Dear Kindergarten Teacher,
We tried. We really did. We can't save them all because we didn't get them all. Just in case you are wondering why a few of your new little charges actually behave and are respectful, it is because they were with us from birth. At our house they learned to take turns, be patient, eat with manners, buckle their own dang pants and tie their shoes.
They learned to be led by an adult. They don't feel slighted because we said no. They believed us when we said it.
They are truly interested in learning because they had five years of go play toys. Now they have the foundation they need to quickly master each new skill that comes their way from you.
They won't miss much school. They played outside and hiked every possible day. They love a good workout. They had five years of delicious home made food. They won't recognize a tray of nuggets. They will ask for their neighbors carrots not their cake.
When they go out for recess they won't be running to you because they lost a game. They will go to the winner and say "good job. I'll getcha next time".
They will be devastated when someone hits them or intentionally harms them. They won't recognize that it's coming to fend it off. They have been raised in peace.
They will love you and think of you even when they are away. If you respect them and care for them with kindness they will carry you alongside me for the rest of their academic career.
What makes them stand out amongst the rest you ask? They weren't brought up being one of many. They weren't brought up being the only. They were brought up in a small HOME child care where they were one of a group of babies to preschoolers. They were the baby, the middle child, and then the oldest, the leader, and the example for the ones who are coming your way soon enough.
It's been an honor to be a pivotal person in their little lives. I hope they bring you the joy they have given me.
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