Readers Comments
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Marie wrote: I have just come across your wonderful story. It just reinforces how precious those early years are, and how we as adults influence them! I'm not a teacher but i will take this away with me.
Thank you for sharing. π
Thank you for sharing. π
Christine wrote: Thank you so much for this beautiful story! I wish i had read it 30 years ago, when i started to be a language teacher and did the same, but always with a bad consciousness. What could be interpreted as lazyness (not correcting, only praising and expanding) was meant to develop the student's gist for writing with the big trust of the teacher (in this case - me), that correct spelling will follow, once the joy of creative writing is deeply established. It did not always follow, however - to the worry of the parents. But at least the confidence of the children did not drown under red corrections. And, who knows, maybe some of them are successful authors right now with a lousy spelling corrected automatically by the spellchecker.
kathyneuens wrote: Beautiful story. My kindergarten teacher's name was mrs. Lotz and everyone loved her as she was so kind and pretty. She also wore red lipstick was always dressed up and had her hair done. Most of her students remember her fondly. She was one of many kids favorite. Teachers are so important in children's lives, and it seems like the best ones are always so kind and caring, giving of themselves.
Joann wrote: This is a great story. It reminds me of my 5th grade teacher, mrs. Johnston, who let me write a novel during read-aloud story time, unlike any of my other teachers. It was the only novel i ever actually completed. I have a very special place for her in my heart. I didn't end up writing a novel as an adult, but that doesn't prevent me from cherishing her encouraging policy, i grew up loving to write, especially to others through note cards, holiday cards, and long, long letters to my cousin, who doesn't have a computer, and who recently sent me an 117 page handwritten letter. We live a thousand miles apart, and are shy regarding airplanes!
May Zin wrote: Great! I have never read this story and never heard it before. Is it a fiction. ? May be the encouragement. ?
jberrymadrone wrote: How important encouragement and praise are. What a skill to be able to restrain from criticizing. Thanks for sharing.
grace_ful_ring wrote: It's deeply touched as i am teaching children at elementary school. Thank you shearing the story.
grace_ful_ring wrote: It's deeply touched as i am teaching children at elementary school. Thank you shearing the story.
MeD6 wrote: Great story. I don't remember my kindergarten teachers name but have been friends with a kindergarden classmate all my life!