Everyone arrived with big smiles and stories of our first "big" snow. The early morning was spent spinning tales of what recess would be like, but by 10am their dreams began melting.
"Mr. Dahler, it's melting. We'll never make it in time." As we finished reading and were finishing snack I remembered what the first snow was like for me so I made an executive decision. At 10:05 we would "sneak" out to the football field where we could still see traces of the white stuff lingering still. As we gathered our coats and made our way outside you could feel the eagerness and excitement all around. The next ten minutes were filled with memories for the future. Some made snow angels, while others rolled down the hill chasing one another with laughter. We looked on with wonder remembering the joy snow can bring to six and seven year olds. Before long children noticed cold hands and falling temperatures so we headed back inside for math. But for those 10 minutes I was a child again...and all was at peace in the world once more.
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Thanks again for the updates on what the kids are doing in your class. You always make me feel like I was there experiencing the whole day. I have been in education a long time and have seen many teachers. I could tell how much you love your job the first time I met you. Teaching is not a job to you, it’s your life. Teachers have an opportunity to make a tremendous difference in children’s lives. You have done that for Max. He loves going to school. I cannot thank you enough for that.
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