Last week I was asked to take another student into my class. New to the neighbourhood, he had become more and more withdrawn in the grade 2/3 class he had been placed in. He was not speaking in class – neither to the teacher, nor to his classmates. Mom was concerned and pleaded for him to be moved. My principal thought he would do well with me because of the way I run my class.
I accepted the challenge.
He is a quiet boy and extremely withdrawn. He does take direction but is hesitant to respond to any questions in French. But what a pleasure it was to see him laugh with the rest of the class when we were being silly during carpet time. And in the morning his smile shines through when Monsieur Zazu, the class puppet, greets every student.
I have worked with children before who are extremely introverted and, with patience and understanding, I have helped them build their confidence enough to speak in French in front of the class. Seeing him smile and getting him engaged in the classroom activities would be well worth the effort I put in to make him comfortable.
What challenge do you accept this week?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2016
(This post was inspired by the Five Minute Friday prompt: accept)
Good show, go for it and congrats.
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Thank you so much for the encouragement.
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This is so nice dear Colline and how lucky student, you did amazing dear Colline. Have a nice day, Thanks and Love, nia
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Thank you Nia. I will keep you posted on his progress 🙂
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I’ve been challenged by my friends to get my studio in the back part of my bedroom organized to the point where I can add some shelves, a desk and a filing cabinet. I’m happy to say I did that in one morning. Having company come to visit is always a good incentive for me. I still have a ways to go but now I can move about easily again in my room. Clearing the top of my art table is the next step so I can start drawing and painting again.
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Well done on your organization. I am sure you will be happy when you start painting and drawing again.
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Wonderful! Accepting the challenge means to be engaged in the process. I’m in #71. See you later, neighbor! God bless!
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It is also extremely satisfying when you are able to do what you have been challenged to do 🙂
Have a blessed day.
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What a very worthwhile thing to do. 🙂 🙂
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I enjoy helping young children. I guess that is part of why I enjoy my job 🙂
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