As I mentally prepare for the new school year, I'm reminded how excited and nervous my new students come into the classroom. It's my mission and pledge to create a warm and loving environment for them to pass through their 4th grade year. A lot has been written and researched about the power of positive and negative words, moments, and interactions.
When I read the article, The Magic Ratio of Positive and Negative Moments by Patsi Krakoff I couldn't help but think of the students in my classroom. How many of our children come to school each day with their 'buckets' empty? What can I do to not only fill their buckets, but provide them with an environment that provides the Magic Ratio of 5:1 -- five positives to one negative interaction.
I want to be positive and encouraging...I want to be a 'bucket filler', and I want to be the teacher my students look back on and know how much I cared about them. I don't want to be a 'should-of, could-of, would-of, teacher.
I'm off to a great 2010-2011 school year! Wish me luck. :)
2 comments:
Kim, you are a "BUCKET FILLER" already. You are the most positive, motivating and caring teacher/person I know! Any child that enters your fourth grade classroom is blessed.
I feel so blessed to have you in my life!
Love you girlfriend,
If only all teachers where like you. You make a difference in your students life.
That is a great family picture. I feel so bad about the rest of you pictures.
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