This is courtesy of Mrs. Stewart, who sent it to us in an email this morning. This is SO true! “A simple compliment may not alter a student’s behavior immediately. But it does help get things moving in the right direction.” A quote from A. P. Witham
So often, as parents and teachers, we are caught up in correcting bad behavior rather than encouraging good behavior. As a mom, I am guilty of this one myself with my own two boys!Often times our kids are trying to get our attention, whether good or bad, and if they get more immediate attention by doing something bad, then they will take it. How often, if things are quiet and peaceful at your house, do you just sit back and revel in the peace? Or think, what are they doing if it is so quiet? It is not often that we would stop and say "Wow, thanks for playing so nicely together", or "Thank you for doing what you were asked to do."
Just like with God, He doesn't always remind us of what we are doing wrong, but instead, reminds us that he loves us no matter what, and that we are His and he loves us more than we can imagine. Ephesians 1:5 "I have been adopted as God's child". Aren't we so thankful for that?
I felt led to share this today. I know we all get busy and forget to stop and relish in the day God has given us. That includes stopping to give an encouraging word to the little people in our life that love us more than anyone else.
Have a great day!
About Me
- Mrs. Lauren Collins
- I am a second grade teacher at the best school, Fort Myers Christian School. This is my fifth year, fourth in 2nd grade. I thank God daily for the many blessings He has given me in my life. I have been married to my high school sweetheart, Cameron, for 9 years, and we have two beautiful sons, Carson, who is in 1st grade this year, and Caeden, who is 4. I absolutely LOVE to teach. Nothing is more rewarding than my students loving school and loving to learn. I want to work together with you to make your child into the best they can be--academically, but mostly to become a light for God.
My family
2 comments:
This is so true, children really excell when they hear good things about themselves & we really should take the time to compliment the good things they do.Life just gets going & we are so wrapped up in day to day things that we need to be reminded of the little things that mean so much. Thank you for that!!
Traci
What a great blog! I found myself guilty of this today with having to juggle work and the kids and they did push trying to get attention good or bad! We just get so busy these days and forget the little things that can have such an impact on our kids!
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