Today began the end of school.
We often talk in parent-teacher conferences how times of transitions are difficult for young children. Well, I’ll let you in on a little secret. Ms. Purdin struggles with transitions too. I don’t like them. That old cliche – change is hard – is really true. Especially in a profession like this.
When you work closely with a group of students, learn what makes each happy or sad, and what each has faced to find success, it can be difficult to let them go. Yesterday, I counted how many school days we have left. I now have a little picture of me pushing back a door ready to open that says, “First Grade” running through my head. Time goes quickly during these last few weeks!
So today, when one of our Kindergarten friends looked up at me before our “Run-A-Mile” event, and asked, “Ms. Purdin, Aren’t you coming with us?” I had to say yes! How can I not take every opportunity to make memories, enjoy these incredible individuals and rejoice in our hard work that we have accomplished this year.
As the starting whistle blew, the class raced ahead of their teacher and blew her away in the wake of their efforts.
Just the way it should be.
Always,
Ms. Purdin 🙂
