We learn in preschool how to write our name, the letters of the alphabet, colors, and number identification. Our first couple weeks of preschool are filled with activities about learning our name. The children see their names in numerous places throughout the room. With each child this skill develops at different times. Some children can write their name before they start preschool and some are still working on it at the end of the year. As a teacher, it is our job to create different learning experiences for our students. We must encourage them to try their best and help them see their potential.
This last week as we were having free choice painting time the kids were busy painting circles, trees, butterflies, flowers, and a variety of other abstract pictures. One child in my classroom, who has yet to write any letters of his or her name this year, was busy painting away. Time went on and a little while later there was a tap on my arm. I turned and saw a big smile and heard a little voice saying to me, "Look, look Teacher Amy!" I turned and saw the first and second letter of this child’s name painted all over the piece of paper and one thrilled little artist. We celebrated the moment and smiled on.
Confidence was born in a child’s heart this last week. When confidence takes root and starts to grow, there is no end to its possibilities! It may be as simple as realizing you can learn to write the letters in your name. Maybe you need confidence to get through something much bigger than that this week. "Be confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Philippians 1:6
