Summer Break: Breathe and Give Yourself Grace
Between a death in my family and an upcoming move, I didn’t post last month. But I have thought a lot about the end of the year and the goodbyes that many of you have said for your students—possibly just for the summer or for a time undetermined. I have appreciated all of you who have joined this space to learn more about supporting Multilingual Learners.
AND, I have lots more content to share.
For those of you just starting summer break, in the United States and Canada, I hope you’ll take time to breathe and think about the new and creative ways that you have worked to support the MLs in your classes. Just being on sites like this demonstrate that you are willing to search beyond your school to connect with others who care about the education of all.
I found this poem that I hope gives you a virtual hug.
If I Could Teach You, Teacher
If I could teach you, teacher,
I'd teach you how much more
you have accomplished
than you think you have.
I'd show you the seeds
you planted years ago
that are now coming into bloom.
I'd reveal to you the young minds
that have expanded under your care,
the hearts that are serving others
because they had you as a role model.
If I could teach you, teacher,
I'd show you the positive effect
you have had on me and my life.
Your homework is
to know your value to the world,
to acknowledge it, to believe it.
Thank you, teacher.
By Joanna Fuchs
Some of you are participating in educating in summer school situations. I plan to share ideas for you here during the summer also.
How did the end of the year go for you?
Did you do something special to say goodbye to your students. Would you share that here?
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