Have any of you heard of the book 1,003 Great Things About Teachers by Lisa Birnbach, Patricia Marx, and Ann Hodgman? A few weeks ago, I brought home a used copy. Here are some gems from the book.
A good teacher is someone who:
* can convert a reluctant reader into an avid one
* can sing “Head and Shoulders” with real gusto
* has eyes in the back of his or her head
* gets to drive to school every day
* really, really cares whether you know the capital of South Dakota
* is allowed to talk during a fire drill
* is a part of you forever ( 🙂 my favorite)
Now it’s your turn. Please add to the list!
Thank you for being you!
Diane
* knows that education is more than teaching lessons, it’s about teaching children
Knows who did it without seeing who did it. LOL
(1) A Teacher for All Seasons
A teacher is like Spring,
Who nurtures new green sprouts,
Encourages and leads them,
Whenever they have doubts.
A teacher is like Summer,
Whose sunny temperament
Makes studying a pleasure,
Preventing discontent.
A teacher is like Fall,
With methods crisp and clear,
Lessons of bright colors
And a happy atmosphere.
A teacher is like Winter,
While it’s snowing hard outside,
Keeping students comfortable,
As a warm and helpful guide.
Teacher, you do all these things,
With a pleasant attitude;
You’re a teacher for all seasons,
And you have my gratitude!
(2) A Tribute To Child Care Educators
There is no job more important than yours,
no job anywhere else in the land.
You are the keepers of the future;
you hold the smallest of hands.
Into your care you are trusted
to nurture and care for the young,
and for all of your everyday heroics,
your talents and skills go unsung.
You wipe tears from the eyes of the injured.
You rock babies brand new in your arms.
You encourage the shy and unsure child.
You make sure they are safe from all harm.
You foster the bonds of friendships,
letting no child go away mad.
You respect and you honor their emotions.
You give hugs to each child when they’re sad.
You have more impact than does a professor,
a child’s mind is molded by four;
so whatever you lay on the table
is whatever the child will explore.
Give each child the tools for adventure,
let them be artists and writers and more;
let them fly on the wind and dance on the stars
and build castles of sand on the shore.
It is true that you don’t make much money
and you don’t get a whole lot of praise,
but when one small child says “I love you”,
you’re reminded of how this job pays.
(3) I Am A Teacher
I am a counselor and psychologist to a problem-filled child,
I am a police officer that controls a child gone wild.
I am a travel agent scheduling our trips for the year,
I am a confidante that wipes a crying child’s tear.
I am a banker collecting money for a ton of different things,
I am a librarian showing adventures that a storybook brings.
I am a custodian that has to clean certain little messes,
I am a psychic that learns to know all that everybody only guesses.
I am a photographer keeping pictures of a child’s yearly growth,
When mother and father are gone for the day, I become both.
I am a doctor that detects when a child is feeling sick,
I am a politician that must know the laws and recognize a trick.
I am a party planner for holidays to celebrate with all,
I am a decorator of a room, filling every wall.
I am a news reporter updating on our nation’s current events,
I am a detective solving small mysteries and ending all suspense.
I am a clown and comedian that makes the children laugh,
I am a dietician assuring they have lunch or from mine I give them half.
When we seem to stray from values, I become a preacher,
But I’m proud to have to be these people because …
I’m proud to say, “I am a teacher.”
(4) Some people come into our lives and quickly leave. Others come into our lives and leave such an impression that they stay with us for all time.
A good teacher is one who never stops learning.
Teaching is the profession that teaches all the other professions. ~Author Unknown
. . . never stops being a student.
A teacher is flexible and can change a lesson or situation in a flash.
. . . is always a kid at heart . . .
A teacher is someone who is a friend, mother, nurse, therapist, mentor – all with love & support. A teacher is someone who makes a lasting impression & gives you something you can carry with you for the rest of your life!
A teacher is a listener and forever a student willing to learn new things.
could run away and join the circus because she can juggle,tame “wild” students,entertain crowds,balance her life/career/home,smile with feeling.. even on the worst of days,and enjoy every minute of it!
*expects the unexpected.
*can coordinate an indoor recess game and grade papers at the same time.
*are the only ones that care what time it is down to the minute!
Has love for everyone they meet. Children seem to notice in public places and always give you a smile.
is a Jack of all trades and can keep a smile on your face.
who can bring out the best of his student.
who makes use of every situation to be a teachable moment.
still gets hugs from former students, no matter how old they get!
is someone you can tell is a teacher without even asking.
is someone with buckets of patience just because she wants to be with the children.