But...some moments are just truly magical. These moments happen every once in awhile, and they are moments when I am in the classroom or in a school setting, and my belief that I am exactly where I am supposed to be is completely confirmed. 100%. This is my calling.
Today offered up one of those moments to me at the perfect time.
Our 5th grade buddies came to work with our Kindergarten class. Each child is paired up with a 5th grader for the entire year. We read books together, research, talk, create projects, and explore. Today the children were working on creating e-books about an American leader, symbol, or holiday of their choice.
And with over 50 children in one classroom working on this project at the same time, one would think it would have been loud. And chaotic. But it wasn't. It was like a perfect symphony.
All students were totally engaged in rigorous work. With minimal teacher input. We were merely the facilitators. And it was perfection.
Days like this mean everything to me.