SEVEN

 7...

Something I WON'T miss...

trying to explain and comfort 5-year-olds on
why big brothers won't play with them,
why adults fights and yell at each other,
why beloved pets runaway,
why they are not allowed to see a parent,
why mommy can't go on a field trip because she has to work,
why people you love never come back,
why you can't have the tablet all day.

Something I WILL miss...

listening to them talk about their lives,

reassuring them that they are loved, valued, and welcomed,

creating an environment where they feel safe to express their thoughts, feelings, and needs,

establishing a class community where friends support each other without judgment,

finding ways to bring joy, curiosity, and love when there is sadness and fear,