Came across this poem, when my co-teacher/friend Teacher A, posted this on her blog. This reminded me of the kids I taught in preschool enhancement and the other grade school girls and boys I get to teach in tutorials…For all the teachers and to my Mom as well who is a teacher too..
Daycare Provider Poem
Author: unknown
Although you’re not their mother,
You care for them each day
You cuddle, sing, and read to them
And watch them as they play.
You see each new accomplishment
You help them grow and learn
You understand their language
And you listen with concern.
They come to you for comfort
And you kiss away their tears
They proudly show their work to you
You give the loudest cheers!
No, you are not their mother
But your role is just as strong
You nurture them and keep them safe
Though maybe not for long –
You know someday the time will come
When you will have to part
But you know each child you’ve cared for
Is forever in your heart!
When children come home at the end of the day,
The question they’re asked as they scurry to play
is, “Tell me what you did today?”
And the answer they give makes you sigh with dismay.
“Nothing, I did nothing today!”
Perhaps nothing means that I played with blocks,
Or counted to ten, or sorted some rocks.
Maybe I painted a picture of red and blue
Or heard a story of a mouse that flew.
Maybe I watched the gerbils eat today,
Or went outside on the swings to play.
Maybe today was the very first time
That my scissors followed a very straight line
Maybe I lead a song from beginning to end,
Or played with a special brand new friend.
When you’re in pre-school
And your heart has wings,
“Nothing” can mean so many things!!
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