The beginning of the school year is an amazing time! This time of year is filled with anticipation from students, teachers, staff, and parents. This is a time of new beginnings and inspirations. It is a time of new clothes and school supplies. It is a time of hopes and clean slates. This time of year is filled with promise and expectations.
For many students, this is the year that will define them and make a difference. This is the year that they will be successful in academics, sports, or socially.
For many teachers, this is the year that they will right the wrongs of the past. Make new strides in becoming the educator that they really want to be. For some, this is the year that they re-invent themselves in many ways.
For parents, this may be the year that they get organized and get their students to school on time. It may be the year that baby-sitters are no longer needed. It may be the year that one of the kids are driving and they will have more time to do the things that they have been putting off.
The beginning of the school year is a time for changes. It is a time for new goals for all. It effects us all that are involved in so many ways.
People who are not teachers are not privileged to see and feel what we, as teachers, get to experience. Most of them are living this life through their children. Many are so busy that the only thing that they will notice is that their children are back at school. Life moves on as scheduled for most non-teachers.
What an interesting life that we lead. We get to feel this each year of our career. We mark the years of our lives by the school year's beginnings. We count our years as teachers based upon how many times we set up our grade books and seating charts.
What a shame it would be if we didn't stop to reflect on this wonderful time and let it slip through our noticing. Let's be aware of the wonders of our world.
Be Mindful.
Peace.
Mark Levine
#Mindfulliteracy
@LevineWrites
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