A Sweet Compliment

I have a little boy in my class...we'll name him Tyler. Tyler was very nervous to start school. He has some social issues. So at Back to School Night, I though it would make him more comfortable if I asked him to help me out on the first day. I showed him where he would hang his backpack and told him that I hadn't told anyone else about that routine and that he could help me explain that procedure in the morning. And of course when EVERYONE asked where to put their backpacks (which they ALL did...at the SAME time), Tyler was all set to let us know where and how to hang your backpack. You wouldn't think something that simple would need a complete explanation, but it does...and that's what you do for the first several weeks (months) of school.

Anyhow, we had a staff meeting today and at the beginning of each of our meetings, my principal asks for "celebrations" (which I love)...it's such a great way to set a positive climate in the school. And Tyler's 2nd grade teacher told us that she was visiting with his mom yesterday after the first day of school when Tyler came out to join his mom at dismissal time. His mom asked him how his first day was and he said it went great and when she asked what he thought of his new teacher he said, "She has a kind face."

Doesn't that very simple compliment make you want to cry?! It is so sweet and innocent. Made me want to cry...but mostly, I'm just so glad he seems calm and happy!

I forgot my camera, but left it at school so I could take pictures tomorrow...will post soon!

Much love...