what does a teacher do, someone once asked me.
well....not much, i suppose. i "teach" children. just tell 'em what to do, and they should readily, cheerfully, and immediately comply. that can't be too hard now, can it?
a teacher fixes sore throats and headaches.
she tells children to give their best for the Lord, not for a grade book or her own happiness.
she reads directions multiple times.
she saves glue bottles at the last minute before their insides are squeezed out onto a project.
she ties shoes.
she reminds students to write their names at the top of their papers.
she encourages literature reading during reading time, but usually not during math time.
she finds homes for lost pencils.
she gives lots and lots of hugs and high-fives.
she cries for her students' hearts.
she wipes out sticky, smelly, nasty, dirty desks.
she uses red pens to help students see their mistakes.
she talks in chinese, french, indian, british, and scottish accents.
she writes her spelling words on the board.
she divides 4-digit dividends in her head within 10 seconds.
she staples projects to the walls (and ceiling).
she eats lunch...sometimes.
she prays.
she hides notes in students' desks.
she drinks lots of coffee.
she laughs at homophone drawings created by her students.
she crosses her eyes at someone every so often.
she exhorts boys to practice being young men.
she advises girls to love each other and be friends.
she referees basketball and warball games during recess...at the same time.
she stays in during lunch to help someone make up an assignment.
she emails parents, administrators, office staff, and other teachers.
she snacks on peanut M&Ms.
she wipes down doorhandles, windows, desks, and chairs.
she carries four conversations at once.
oh yeah, and she teaches.
sometimes i think the "teaching" part is based more on the list above, rather than opening a textbook. don't get me wrong--i love my job. today was a day, though, that reminded me how much my Teacher does for me. and He never gets tired out.
thanks for your love & strength today, Father.
H
