A Little Reminder...

Today was one of those days when I felt like @_@. I was buried in paperwork that had to be redone, schedules had to be shifted due to the 4th/5th grade play, and I was just feeling in over my head. I felt as though I was not worthy to be a teacher. While I was working on something during my lunch break, I heard a blood curdling scream. I assumed it came from the primary hall. I waited another 5 minutes to go pick up my class from the lunch room. It was then that I saw the principal, the secretary, and another teacher trying to console the screaming child. As I turned to go towards the cafeteria, the principal called me over. It was then that I realized that the screaming child was one of my mine. She had been having an off day and was picked on during recess. At lunch, the same kids were messing with her and it sent her over the edge. She wanted to leave school and go home and get away from everyone. After taking her to a different room, I was able to talk to her, get her some water and console her. During reading time, I took time out to do some more talking with her and let her know that she could talk to me or any other adult if someone is bothering her. I wanted her to know that she was safe at school.When she gave me a huge smile and a hug, I knew that she trusted me. One of my college professors once said that our classrooms should be the safest place for students. I try my best to make that a reality. Kids see things differently than we do. I know because I was a kid once ;) To know that I could help my student with a pep talk and a hug meant the world to me. Kids are so precious and it's good to know that I am needed as a teacher because I care. <3