David Letter
You deserve a medal, not just a reward
not just a sticker,
or a flower
or your name up on the board.
You deserve a metal,
for once again, each day,
entering a classroom
full of children in your wake.
For pulling up the courage,
For shaking off defeat,
For trying once, and then again,
refusing to concede,
You deserve a metal
for your acts of bravery,
against the foe of ignorance,
for each child you've set free.
For every mind that's been enslaved,
for the knowledge that makes us bolder,
You deserve a metal that reads,
"A Teacher, A True Soldier"
David Letter
A TEACHER'S SURVIVAL KIT
FOR EVERYDAY LIVING.
TOOTHPICK-reminds us to look for the good qualities in our students. You may be the only teacher who says something positive to them that day.
RUBBER BAND-reminds the teacher that they have to be flexible. Things don't always go the way we plan, But flexibility will help to work it out.
BAND AID-reminds the teacher that sometimes we do more than teach, That we help heal hurt feelings, broken dreams, And lend an ear to a problem.
PENCIL-reminds us to be thankful and we should list our blessings daily, But also encourage our students to list their blessings And to be proud of their accomplishments.
ERASER-reminds us to allow students to know we are human And make mistakes just like they do, and it's ok. We must all be able to learn from our mistakes.
CHEWING GUM-reminds us to stick with it And encourage our students to do like wise. Even the impossible task or assignment can be accomplished By sticking to it.
MINT-reminds us and our students we are worth a mint. (We may not be paid a mint, but are worth one.)
CANDY KISS-reminds us that everyone needs a hug, Kiss, or warm fuzzy everyday. (All teachers, students, parents, and even administrators)
TEA BAG-reminds us we need time to relax, Go over our blessing, and take time for others. Family, husbands, wives, friends, children need quality time together.
A teacher must be willing to show their students how much they care!!!
David Letter
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Thanks for sharing your customs and culture with me. I find it very interesting. I would love to visit you and your country. I have been thinking about it a lot. You are right about when one gets married it's difficult to do such things. Thank you my friend for the kind invitation.
Your friend
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