Nemo’s Motto

I read today in a book by Jen Hatmaker that change is uncomfortable because it takes away the boundaries…or certainties of life.  That’s uncomfortable, isn’t it?  But then again, life is all about changes.  Do we really think we can make life certain? Everything changes.  We grow old.  We acquire different foods or styles.  We grow close or away to friends.  It’s all about change.

The book mentioned the idea of embracing change.  If we can begin to view life as it is…ever changing, then perhaps we wouldn’t be so rattled by change.  Maybe we would begin to look at each day as an opportunity.  Look at possibilities.  Take a moment to celebrate what you are accomplishing.

When you think you’ve given all you can, ask yourself to give just a little more.  Then feel good about your efforts.  Try to fix tomorrow what you didn’t like about today.  It’s more about effort and attitude…not perfection.  Isn’t that what we want from students?

We all come to work for the same goal.  Children.  Let’s teach them that change isn’t something to dread.  Change opens doors.

Nemo.  Sometimes we find ourselves caught in a situation that seems impossible.  But all it takes is one person to lead.   To save Dory, Nemo didn’t see the “what if’s” and live by his fears.  His dad tried to hold him back…Nemo was certain that he could make the necessary change that would save Dory and many others.

It’s amazing what we can do if we all swim in the same direction.  And in the same breath, it’s amazing what damage will surface if we don’t.   A lot of people believe in you, even when you’re not sure if YOU believe in you.

So I’ll leave you with a little gift.  As I was looking for resources for the reading scope and sequence, I found this little gem tucked away on my home computer.  This blog has a ton of picture book ideas for teaching in your class.  Hope you find it to be useful.

Teaching with Picture Books

Teach on!

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