BATMAN!

I’ll start with a simple piece of advice: Save the picture of Batman. Save the painted rainbow with the flowers. Cherish the knitted scarf. Put your little presents, even the simple, “I love you!” written on a scrap of paper, in a special place. Add names and small details on the back to help you remember special moments. Ask a student for permission to save his holiday project with his many car pictures and big dreams.

Keep a stash of moments to look at when the going gets tough. When the feedback from observation #192 of the year gets you down, remember the day when Ted told you that you were the best teacher ever. Then take a deep breath and smile down at Batman.

It’s all about the kids anyway.