Put Some Fresh Air In There!

What comes to mind when you think about freshness? Are you laying in the grass with a blue sky above? Are you sipping on a crisp-cool drink with a slice of lemon? Are you simply relishing a warm breeze after a sullen winter? OR, are you feeling so far from recalling what FRESH looks like, sounds like or feels like that the only image that comes to mind is an oxygen mask dropping down?! When I think about teaching-or I think about each day that I spend fully putting my all into my chosen passion and career-I want these simple but rejuvenating images to embody the learning energy that will take place before me. The image of a child opening a book with pixie dust pouring out and characters coming to life WILL be more than a picture on a poster in my learning environment. That Ms.Frizzle smile present on the teacher's face as they clap with glee; watching as students work through a problem. This feeling of "fresh" is so necessary for the spirit of the teacher entering their World Of Wonder on a daily basis! It is about YOU. It is about ME. Are we truly providing an opportunity for these wonderful little people to internalize a zest for learning and love for all life has to offer if we are not fully present and owning our craft...and MAKING it our own?! I know that my students and my sons deserve the very best, most pure and FRESH learning opportunities. My own daily reflection and journey to review and redo is leading me to RENEW myself and my learning environment-my World Of Wonder. This community or village should be one of support, spirit and energy. My hope is to provide a safe place to share and celebrate our efforts and humbling life lessons. So, get your FRESH image, get your mask on-and PUT SOME FRESH AIR IN THERE