We've all got them. They don't feel so very impressive, and honestly, sometimes it's not easy to find ways to be impressed. Yet I like and need the challenge of this quote. I should always be on the lookout. Maybe the something I spot seems so very insignificant to me, but in their mind feels quite the opposite. "Check this out guys. Look how _______ came to the living room without dilly-dallying. She's ready to be a thinker. I'm so impressed!" I think it requires a purposeful and intentional mindset each morning to be impressed by all 23 of them, which admittedly I don't always remind myself to have. Here's my goal: Today and every day I'm looking for ways to be impressed even by those who don't feel very impressive. Amen.
Speaking of being impressive, I'm happy to let you know that two wonderful bloggers are joining me today with their own Saturday Sayings. I'm confident that Chrissy and Tammy are going to leave you with inspiring thoughts this morning.
Chrissy
Tammy
As usual, I love your saying! It is so significant to the one receiving the encouragement. I need to do this with teachers and not just students!
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Sandi, I totally agree with all you've said. Good stuff.
DeleteThank you for this reminder! I have a student or two that I need to be reminded to be on the look out for ways they are being impressive. One in particular I have to look to deep and I needed this reminder for him. :)
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Conversations in Literacy
Lori, I have the few too. Every morning I need this reminder.
DeleteThank you! I needed that!!
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Owl Things First
Jenny, I've needed it too!
DeleteIt's funny how things will apply. I had an experience this week that this quote fits with. I have a student who really lacks confidence. I don't always build him up like I should. But this week during our small group lesson, he rocked it. I was so proud of him. It reminded me of the power our words can have. Thanks for sharing another fantastic saturday saying.
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Kerri, your example is perfect. Our words do have power.
DeleteTammy, I'm impressed by your Saturday Saying :-)!
ReplyDeleteI'm teaching my kindergartners to notice things they can celebrate about each other. They will point out when someone lines up carefully at the water fountain (because pushing is dangerous, you know!), cheer for the friend who picks up their tools from the floor (because it's taken 22 weeks for her to 'get it"!), and encourage another friend to be brave (this one cried at prayer yesterday because Michael Jackson died).
Never a dull moment, right?!
Chrissy, it's wonderful that you're teaching your kids to be impressed with each other. It's an important thing to teach them when they're young.
DeleteWhat a great quote! It was my Sunday saying...I was gone all weekend. Love it when I am surprised by what some of my kiddos come up with!
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Chickadee Jubilee
Laurie, thank you!
DeleteI have a couple of those kinds of students too (don't we all?) and last week I went out of my way to be publicly impressed with a couple of things she did. I almost cried when I saw how much it lifted her spirits -- she actually straightened up and broke out into a huge smile when I complimented her on her smart thinking. Your reminder and her reaction are going to be forefront in my mind for a long time!
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Barb, it can make a big difference when we call out the good in them, huh? I'm trying to keep this in mind in my classroom too.
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