What I Love about Teaching
Posted in Little Historians and tagged with Children, Teaching on July 13, 2009I teach Sunday school to kindergartners. Though it’s not my profession (perhaps it will be someday), I love it.
When their eyes are drawn to the object in my hand, I love teaching.
When they let me play with their hair, I love teaching.
When their mouths hang open in disbelief at something neat and fascinating I’ve shared with them, I love teaching.
When they joyfully welcome a new friend they just met, I love teaching.
When I get to practically apply one-on-one what we’ve been learning to their personal struggles, I love teaching.
When they hang on every word and get frustrated when I pause or switch gears, I love teaching.
When they start making connections demonstrating they’re really getting the lesson, I love teaching.
When they draw a picture showing they get the lesson, I love teaching.
When they see me down the hall and can’t wait to give me a hug, I love teaching.
When a parent tells me their child has chosen to follow Christ, making what I’ve been teaching them their own, I love teaching.
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July 13th, 2009 at 11:12 am
I wanted to be an elementary school teacher when I was in high school, but I quickly realized it wasn’t my niche. Kindergarteners are so bright eyed, though!
July 13th, 2009 at 11:57 am
I often considered teaching, but realized I simply did not have the patience for it. Major kudos to you for not only having that patience, but loving teaching so much.
July 13th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
I used to teach and miss the interaction… it really can be very rewarding!
July 13th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Interesting…gzoe
July 13th, 2009 at 3:14 pm
Amen! You’ve got the best of both worlds…you’re in an inspirational classroom by choice, with a group of kiddos who-for the most part, I’m guessing-really want to be there. The perfect storm for someone who loves teaching!
July 13th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
They’re great at that age. It is wonderful seeing little lightbulbs going off. Thank you for teaching. I know so many churches struggle to find willing people to teach little ones.
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Joy
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July 13th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
That is gorgeous! My mother was an elementary school teacher in a Catholic school and she absolutely loved the fact that she could incorporate her religion into her teaching. The children learned so much.
I love teaching but unfortunately I teach math to high school kids. They aren’t as receptive. :)
July 13th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
@Kristina: “Bright-eyed” is a very good description of kindergartners!
@MinD: It’s a whole lot easier when you only have to do it once a week!
@Melissa: Yep, they want to be there, for the most part, as is the parental support as necessary.
@Joy: It’s really fascinating. I prefer working with the older kids, but this age picks up things at a much faster pace!
@Caity: Haha, if I ever become a “real” teacher, it’ll probably be HS math!
July 13th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
yes, teaching is a beautiful thing…
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July 13th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
I find teaching very rewarding and I’m not a ‘real’ teacher yet. Some day soon…
July 13th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Let me know when you decide/if to become a teacher. :)
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July 13th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
Teaching is such a special thing! Especially to those little ones! They are like sponges sucking up everything you have to share! It’s so much fun, so humbling and so rewarding! I’m glad you get to be apart of that on Sundays!
July 14th, 2009 at 1:44 am
exactly why i love teaching too!
July 14th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
This post makes me want to update my teaching resume!
July 22nd, 2009 at 2:50 pm
Wonderful post. I don’t have the patience to teach,but I’m thankful that there are those who do.
August 26th, 2009 at 12:19 am
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