"I am not a teacher, but an awakener"
Robert Frost
What is the role of the teacher?
Author Unknown
The early childhood teacher holds several roles.
The teacher must love all of her children and treat them as equal but
special individuals, thus she is a mother
The teacher must ask though provoking questions and encourage
exploration and investigation, thus she is a scientist.
The teacher must sing loud and proud, even if she can not carry a tune,
thus she is a musician.
The teacher must run, hop, jump, skip, and tumble with the children,
thus she is a gymnast.
The teacher must share accounts of far away lands and imaginary people,
thus she is a storyteller.
The teacher must bandage scraped knees and kiss "ouchies", thus she is a
nurse.
The teacher must give words of encouragement, louder and stronger than
anyone thought possible, thus she is a cheerleader.
The teacher must listen with open ears and an empathetic heart, thus she
is a friend.
The teacher does not entertain, dictate, police, referee, lecture,
demolish, or judge.
The teacher is a facilitator, enables, questioner, encourager,
organizer, nurturer, backer, advocator, and supporter.
The early childhood teacher holds several roles, each different in
action, but equal in importance.
To teach is to touch a life forever. And that is what the most
important role of the teacher is.
101 Ways To Praise A Child
(author unknown)
Wow. Way to go. You're special. Outstanding. Excellent. Great. Good.
Neat. Well done. Remarkable . I knew you could do it. I'm proud of you.
Super Star. Nice work. Looking good. You're on top of it. You're
catching on. Now you've got it. How smart. Good job. That's incredible.
Hot dog. Remarkable job. You're Beautiful. You're a winner. You
make me happy. Hip, Hip, Hooray. You're important. Magnificent.
Beautiful. Fantastic. You're on target. You're on your way. How nice.
You're Spectacular. You're Darling. Super. Super Job. Beautiful work.
Good for you. Nothing can stop you now. Dynamite. You're fantastic.
Awesome. You're precious. Fantastic job. You've discovered the secret.
Bingo. Great discovery. You're a real trooper. Marvelous. Terrific.
You're growing up. Outstanding performance. You tried hard. You figured
it out . What a good listener. You're a treasure . You mean a lot to me
. You're a good friend . That's correct. A big hug. What an imagination.
You learned it right. You're incredible. Now you're flying. Bravo.
Beautiful. I like you. I respect you. You're sensational. Phenomenal. A+
job. Hooray for you. You're unique. You care. Creative job. You belong.
You brighten my day. Super work. That's the best. You made my day. I
love you! Beautiful sharing. You mean the world to me. You're important.
You've got a friend. You're a joy. You make me laugh . You're A - Okay -
my buddy. I trust you. You are perfect. You're wonderful. A big kiss.
Exceptional performance . P.S. Remember, a smile is worth 1000 Words!
Children Learn What They Live
by Dorothy Law Nolie
If a child lives with criticism,
He learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility,
He learns to fight.
If a child lives with ridicule,
He learns to be shy.
If a child lives with tolerance,
He learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement,
He learns confidence.
If a child lives with praise,
He learns to appreciate.
If a child lives with fairness,
He learns justice.
If a child lives with security,
He learns faith.
If a child lives with approval,
He learns to like himself.
If a child lives with acceptance and friendship,
He learns to find love in the world
I Am Looking For A Teacher
Who is beautiful inside
Honest with the students
Giving them a sense of pride.
I am looking for a teacher
With a healthy self-esteem
Who clearly states the rules
And doesn't have to scream.
I am looking for a teacher
Who creatively prepares
But whose first priority
Is to convey that she cares.
I am looking for a teacher
Who is interested, not aloof
Who treats her students with respect
Even when they goof.
I am looking for a teacher
Who knows how to laugh and smile
Who enjoys what she is doing
And goes the extra mile.
I am looking for a teacher
Who believes all students can learn
Who praises their efforts and dreams
They give their best in return.
I am looking for a teacher
Who communicates with parents well
Gently and carefully selecting words
When there is a problem to tell.
I am looking for a teacher
Who will fill a child with desire
To learn more every day
With curiosity that won't tire.
I am looking for a teacher
Who encourages children to have a dream
To work at solving problems
Building their self-esteem.
There are teachers out there
The kind we are looking for
For their student's future success
They have opened up the door.