Cathy and I don’t remember learning to write our names or when the jumbled up words on a page turned into stories. We wish that we could recall these memories of where our learning began but it has been far too long. What we do remember are the faces and voices of the teachers that we had. We can hear our kindergarten teachers' voices and see their smiles. We remember our first grade teachers and how old and fierce they seemed. My fifth grade teacher was 'cool' and wore corduroy pants. We have no doubt that the memories we do have from elementary school helped make us the teachers we are today.
It is because of this that we often wonder what memories our students will take away from our learning spaces. Academics are important but we all know there’s more to it than that. We wonder if they will remember that we were at the door to greet them every morning, that they bickered to sit on our laps at the end of the day or that we encouraged them to be the best version of themselves and always try their best.
It is our hope that one day they will look back on kindergarten and remember us and the children who shared a small part of their lives. They may not remember that we taught them to read but it is our hope that they remember how we made them feel. Maybe one day they will find a class picture or a saved piece of work and, just for a minute, they will remember.
We would also like to thank you, the parents, for all of the support you have given ourselves and Team Awesome throughout the year. It is difficult to hand over the care and responsibility of your child to a complete stranger and we hope we have met all of your expectations. Thank you so much for trusting us with your babies. Kindergarten is just the beginning of Team Awesome's journey and we hope every year, for both them and you, is wonderful and exciting. Have an awesome summer and we will see you all in the fall!
It is because of this that we often wonder what memories our students will take away from our learning spaces. Academics are important but we all know there’s more to it than that. We wonder if they will remember that we were at the door to greet them every morning, that they bickered to sit on our laps at the end of the day or that we encouraged them to be the best version of themselves and always try their best.
It is our hope that one day they will look back on kindergarten and remember us and the children who shared a small part of their lives. They may not remember that we taught them to read but it is our hope that they remember how we made them feel. Maybe one day they will find a class picture or a saved piece of work and, just for a minute, they will remember.
We would also like to thank you, the parents, for all of the support you have given ourselves and Team Awesome throughout the year. It is difficult to hand over the care and responsibility of your child to a complete stranger and we hope we have met all of your expectations. Thank you so much for trusting us with your babies. Kindergarten is just the beginning of Team Awesome's journey and we hope every year, for both them and you, is wonderful and exciting. Have an awesome summer and we will see you all in the fall!
