Here in Arkansas, it’s back to school for many children this morning. And, teachers and school staff. The first day of school is always exciting and for little ones who are going to school for the first time, it’s sometimes fearful. For parents, a mixture of sadness, fearfulness, hopefulness, gladness, and a fervent wish for a great school year for that special child or children.
For retired teachers, it’s a time of looking back. Most kindergarteners came into my room all bright and shiny with carefully combed hair and a new back pack. Some came in tears. Through the years, I remember one or two little ones who just were not ready to leave their mamas, and, after waiting a year, were eager for school the next year. Not all children mature at the same rate and that’s not an indication of anything except they need another year to grow. We are, each one, an individual with unique needs, abilities, and specialness. Because each child, no matter how young or how old, is special.
My best wishes for all this morning, parents who are letting go of their most precious possessions for most of the day, for children who are beginning a new phase of learning and growing, and for teachers who have prepared for many hours for this day. May it be an enjoyable experience for all.
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