Last month had me thinking about space and its many variations.
For the past ten years, I have been luckiest teacher in the building. Why? Well, it was because I was able to work with my students for three years. It was amazing to watch them learn and grow as readers and writers from 6th through 8th grade. Needless to say, we became pretty close.
Last year, I was disappointed to find out that I would not be looping with my 7th graders; my role was changing. It was hard.
However, one of my favorite things this year is the space between periods because a few of my former students come to see me. One in particular comes up before school, at recess, and sometimes on her way to other classes. Every. Day.
I did not realize how much it meant to me until they were absent one day.
The Space Between Periods
3 minutes,
or 7, but
in she glides
right to my side.
of why I do this job-
connection.
I know I use the word "just" too often, and it is mostly in a negative way. A change of perspective by eliminating that one little word. What a special bond that is created in those spaces!
ReplyDeleteLove that last stanza! Those in betweens are precious to both students and teachers. There is definitely a special connection there.
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