When I was doing student teaching in a pre-kindergarten class, I met a little girl named Ja'Diamond. It was one of the first days of school. We went to the cafeteria to eat breakfast. She asked one of the teachers to feed her. The teacher told her that she was in school now and she had to feed herself. The teacher asked her "Didn't your mother teach you how to eat at the table at home?". Ja'Diamond replied "We don't have a table."
This taught me to never assume anything when it comes to children. What I was brought up learning and taught is sometimes the furthest thing from what the child that I work with know. I have to open my mind to new experiences and except whatever challenge come my way.
That is a very touching story. It’s amazing how sometimes we never think twice about the things we use on a daily basis. I don’t think it is because we are ungrateful, but that we get caught up in life at times. Items that may seem very minute are the same items that people wish they had. It’s good to hear, well read things such as this; it’s a good reminder to be thankful for our daily blessings.
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