Words

As a teacher and a parent, I spend a lot of my day talking. I also happen to be a loquacious individual, so my career matches my personality.

However, I’ve been thinking a lot about words. We read a great book today that discussed how word makers have had such a profound effect on people. It made me ponder all of the words I say (and now write)

What kind of words will my students or my children hear? What did they hear today?

They will probably hear a lot of the usual-

“Hands to self”

“Be mindful of your body”

“Respect the personal space of yourself and others”

“Voices off”

“Turn and talk”

“You have a choice”

But the most important words are-

“We missed you”

“I’m so happy you’re here”

“Welcome”

“You are so thoughtful”

“Come as you are”

“You matter”

“You ARE good enough”

Yes- I say a lot of words in a day and while I would like the kids to listen to all of them, I hope they remember the ones that are most important.