On Saturday I taught a seminar and an afternoon workshop at the Association of Christian Schools International's Pacific Northwest Early Education Conference. I enjoyed interacting with these early childhood teachers before, during, and after my classes, getting a glimpse of their lives as busy preschool teachers.
Spending the day with these hardworking educators reminded me of the awesome responsibility that is thrust into their hands--nurturing and educating impressionable young children who are at the most critical time of their lives in terms of brain development. These educators must lay the foundation for success in school. All the while wiping runny noses, settling the squabbles of egocentric young children, and communicating with three-year-olds whose verbal skills are limited, at best.
In honor of these educators, I'd like to share this humorous, but probably all too true, list that was printed in our conference brochure. I don't know the author, but he or she must be a preschool teacher:
Top Ten Things You Never Want to Hear from a Parent:
10. Vincent just swallowed the house key. Let me know if you find it.
9. I just potty trained Isabella yesterday.
8. My daughter imitates you very well.
7. Anthony had Cap'n Crunch and waffles with lots of syrup for breakfast this morning.
6. Kayla can't part from her new ferret, so it's in her backpack.
5. My best friend's quadruplets are here from Alaska. Can I take them on the pumpkin patch field trip?
4. I gave Sophia a makeover this morning. Can you freshen up her lip gloss before school pictures are taken?
3. David's five-year-old cousin is already doing long division. When do you teach the four-year-olds to multiply?
2. My kid's famous! Did you see her on Supernanny last night?
1. Jordan's goldfish died this morning. Maybe you could explain that to him.
Thank you, early childhood educators! I hope I've brought a little humor into your hectic day.
Monday, October 26, 2009
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3 comments:
LOL, I love this, Judy.
I taught preschool for 4 years. My favorite was when a mom came in with a bottle of castor oil and said, "Little Johnny is impacted and we'd like you to give him this every two hours." Needless to say, it worked.
I also liked the little girl who called me "Mr." Crystal all year long.
I belonged to the ACSI, too. Awesome!
Oh, Crystal, I'm gaining new appreciation for preschool teachers by the minute!
Yes, ACSI is a fabulous organization. This was my second time teaching at their regional conference. I loved every moment of it and hope they'll ask me back again.
Thanks for stopping by, Mr. Crystal! :-)
Judy, this is hilarious! Christian and I are still cracking up over it.
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