Wednesday, December 07, 2011

A Child Learns...

The following poem was part of yesterday's prayer, for the Feast Day of Saint Nicholas.
How very important it is for educators all over the world to provide a safe nurturing environment that encourages our students to maximize their potential while growing to appreciate and understand the value of their education.

"A child living with criticism learns to condemn
A child living with hostility learns to fight.
A child living with ridicule learns to be shy.
A child living with shame learns to feel guilty.

But,
A child living with encouragement learns confidence.
A child living with praise learns to appreciate.
A child living with fairness learns justice.
A child living with security learns to have faith.
A child living with approval learns love of self.
A child living with acceptance and friendship
learns to find love in the world."

(Dorothy Law Holte
- adapted to inclusive language.)
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