A late addition to my classroom this year came in a pint size package. Gracelyn joined our class about 2 weeks into the school year. She already had several friends from kindergarten and a soccer team she plays on. She fit right in. She was an immediate attraction for all the kids; someone new to sit by, someone new to work next to, someone new to chase at recess. She sits in the back row in the carpet area where I do all of my instruction. I have a bird's eye view of sweet Gracelyn and the bundle of energy she brings to our group. She's probably the smallest first grader in the school but she is never looked over, she makes sure of that! Gracie is excited about life and she shows it. When I tell the kids to get ready for the simplest of activities, say lunch, she tenses all of her muscles, puts her fists high in the air and squeezes. The best part is when she brings her arms down and she throws in a few snaps: snap, snap, snap snap! Because this little girl loves life, I get to see the squeezes and snaps several times a day. Lucky me! I smile every time. I've started to watch for it; to watch for Gracelyn's snap of approval. At an all school assembly recently she got caught up in the music and joined in. Of course, she added a few of her signature moves. I chuckle every time I think about it, still. Sometimes I need to borrow Gracie's excitement for the little things that happen in our classroom. I'm so glad she came with enough to share.
A late addition to my classroom this year came in a pint size package. Gracelyn joined our class about 2 weeks into the school year. She already had several friends from kindergarten and a soccer team she plays on. She fit right in. She was an immediate attraction for all the kids; someone new to sit by, someone new to work next to, someone new to chase at recess. She sits in the back row in the carpet area where I do all of my instruction. I have a bird's eye view of sweet Gracelyn and the bundle of energy she brings to our group. She's probably the smallest first grader in the school but she is never looked over, she makes sure of that! Gracie is excited about life and she shows it. When I tell the kids to get ready for the simplest of activities, say lunch, she tenses all of her muscles, puts her fists high in the air and squeezes. The best part is when she brings her arms down and she throws in a few snaps: snap, snap, snap snap! Because this little girl loves life, I get to see the squeezes and snaps several times a day. Lucky me! I smile every time. I've started to watch for it; to watch for Gracelyn's snap of approval. At an all school assembly recently she got caught up in the music and joined in. Of course, she added a few of her signature moves. I chuckle every time I think about it, still. Sometimes I need to borrow Gracie's excitement for the little things that happen in our classroom. I'm so glad she came with enough to share.
This is adorable. I'll take a snap or two!
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