March 8, 2013

I was surprised by a high-performing second-grader's tears when I was correcting her independent assessment in class. I had just pointed out the same correction to another high-performing student, who instantly acknowledged the minor correction--painless. But why should I be surprised? I was sensitive myself--I still am--and doggedly concerned about my own creativity not being stifled. Another student in the class resembles me for taking extra care in his writing assignments and the even the way he leaves the classroom. God bless these kids!