This morning I stood in the back of the Chapel and watched several students perform their speeches for the big Speech Meet tomorrow. The first kid that performed, recited a very entertaining parable. The whole time he was speaking, I was thoroughly impressed with the expression and delivery this 2nd grader was giving. However, there was one moment in the performance that he paused, forgetting his words. He made a quick recovery and continued on. How impressive! Well, this 2nd grader didn’t think so. He ran off stage and into his mother’s arms sobbing as soon as he was done. 

What I realized at this moment is, from a very young age we are aware of our faults and become our own critics. Kids are not oblivious, they get a lot. I was amazed that a kid this young age was able to perceive, that although impressive, his performance was not “perfect”.

Sometimes I think being a Teacher is only a title, because I learn from these little guys every day.