Today shows it's worth it...
Usually I use this as a place to vent about my job, but today it's to proclaim my good fortune. :D
Today is my birthday and somehow, my students found out. They all felt compelled throughout the day to make cards. It's really hard to yell at a kid for drawing when they are making a birthday card for you. Most of the sentiments expressed were pretty generic (You're the best teacher ever!) but a few really touched me.
You have had us for almost two years, and you still want to teach us.
Thank you for not giving up on me.
You don't look a day over 30.
At the end of the day, I had the mom of a former student come into the room. He was in my class two years ago. She informed me that she was there at her son's insistence to wish me a Happy Birthday.
Yes, I know I matter to my students, but it was touching to have them express it.
Veronica