Although teaching would never be a profession one would enter to get rich, as cliche as it sounds, it is a rewarding profession. Especially in elementary school, the students and the various activities we do together help one stay young at heart and spirit...for me anyway.Besides mental and spiritual fulfillment, of course, sometimes there are physical rewards too! Around Christmas time, my students are like Santa and his elves, who shower me with wonderful gifts. This year is no different. In fact, I had so many gifts my coworker had to help me carry a box of them. I truly hope that this actually means both the parents and the students appreciate my existence and teaching in the class. And this does not mean they all felt they had to give me something to show their appreciation; I like them nonetheless.
Amongst the many gifts, I think P liked the hockey tickets the
best. I thought the individual shoe ornaments, the shoe spreader set and my 2010 shoe calendar were the most thoughtful since my students noticed how I liked shoes and the numerous pairs I have! I even received shoe-shaped chocolates! Who needs to go shopping when Santa already made his delivery?!?
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