I've had the pleasure of being around wonderful kids lately. 

I really do enjoy working in elementary schools.

Being a teacher never crossed my mind in the past cause my Mom has been one since before I was born and I just assumed it was her thing.  Now, I'm truly considering it.  I enjoy kindergarten!!!!

I've also worked with special Ed kids.  Behavioral kids and kids with real needs are grouped together.  The kids with real needs are so wonderful to work with, they are so sweet.



I almost cried when one kid, J earned some treats out of the treasure box.  He picked a toy motorcycle and 2 pieces of candy.  He turned to me and said, "this is for you and your son."  I had just introduced him to one of my boys.  Man!!!! Can you say SINCERE?  The kindest, most honest hearts ever.

I have noticed that in each class, a "regular" kid will take on the role of a kid with special needs care taker.  I go in as a sub and so won't always know what needs to be done.  In class after class, an angel will appear.  They know the kid's schedule to the minute.  One girl, no 2 kids so far, I've seen them stop their work and do activities with the kid with special needs.  I've seen hugs and genuine care.  No one asks them to do this, they just love doing it!

I love seeing this.  It shows me what kind of human being they will grow up to be. 

I haven't really seen any teasing or straight evilness directed to these kids and it gives me hope.

I heard not too long ago on the news how parents complained about a children show's host in the UK whose missing an arm?, can't remember all the details but parents went crazy calling in and demanding she be taken off the air so she didn't scare their kids.  I bet you none of the kids were scared!  It always goes back to parent's projecting their fear  on their kids.

Kids are curious.  There is a beautiful kid at my son's school with no arms and no legs.  She was even in one my boy's class one year.  None of the kids have ever stopped and stared.  They ask her name, ask if she needs help, and keep it moving.  I've watched her grow and she is so independent.  Just a beautiful gem.

Kids are here to teach us, I know this for sure.