Love In the Classroom

"It's not about what you do, but it's about how much love you put into what you do that counts." Mother Theresa

If a stranger entered your classroom or campus unexpectedly and observed your interaction with students would he or she see love? Love can be a relative term and it's a word we seldom hear in education. But, I believe we need it- especially at school. Here is a picture of what love in the classroom looks like to me. Love is patient. It's willing to reteach a concept, skill, or lesson 3 times to make sure they get it. Love is kind and it is always willing to help students. It is considerate of each student's unique, individual needs and circumstances. Love keeps no record of wrongs. We know they are not perfect (neither are we) so there is no benefit in holding grudges- let it go! Love is hopeful because it sets high expectations and trusts that students will rise to meet those expectations. Love perseveres in spite of administration changes, new strategies, multiple preps, new initiatives, uninvolved parents, unmotivated students, large class sizes, and data, data, data. Love never fails. Let's go show our students, parents, colleagues, and administrators some love.