Kindergarten Kids

I know that most of you already know this, but for those of you that don't, I'm a kindergarten teacher. This is my eight year teaching and for the last few years, I've had the pleasure of teaching older kids.  This year, I'm back with the young ones.

At first, I was thinking that I was going to dread it.  Don't get me wrong-I love kids, but going from fifth grade to kindergarten is quite the jump.

I just have to say that God is awesome.  He knew that I was going to so enjoy this class.  He knew that they were just what I needed and wanted.

This class has brought me so much joy this year.  They are in love with learning.  They say the funniest things and have made me laugh so hard that I have cried.  They love to ask questions and are so inquisitive.  They are so creative and have great imaginations.

I'm not a very touchy feely person, but they are.  They've brought me out of that comfort zone.  They love to hold my hand and give me hugs and it makes me smile.

Their favorite part of the day is our Bible time in the mornings.  They love to hear the stories and their favorite would have to be when the Israelites crossed the Red Sea.  Their favorite thing to do during free reading time is to take our class Bible and look through the pages, finding their favorite stories.

They love Baby Tater!  They talk about him and ask about him.  They LOVE to see new pictures of him and beg me to let him come in for a visit.

They remind me why I love to teach.  They encourage me to be a good mom.

As much as I'd love to be a stay at home mom, that isn't what God has planned for our family.  Instead, He's planned for me to be His light to these little 5 and 6 year olds, to use the gift He gave me, what I love, to love on them for Him.

They drive me crazy at times, but I'm so thankful that God blessed me with them this year.  :)