Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. —Winston Churchill
It takes courage to teach and courage to open ourselves to the possibilities beyond our lesson plans. If, in the midst of December, your plans are for a week filled with snow-themed activities, yet it’s fifty degrees, sunny, and mild, have the courage to change direction. See new possibilities for exploration and discovery, new possibilities that sunshine, shadows, and serendipity can bring. A courageous teacher can take deep a breath, smile, and say, ”Hey, kids, I planned for snow! Oh, no! Why is there no snow? What do you wonder about that?” It takes real courage to let go. Be that teacher with a sense of adventure and take the unexpected road.
In loving memory of Gryphon House author Leanne Grace, MEd, we are sharing pieces of her inspirational writing every Wednesday. Leanne was the director of professional development at Hildebrandt Learning Centers and a lifelong advocate for early childhood education. She inspired the early childhood community to prepare children as lifelong learners with her ability to find the extraordinary in the ordinary. One person can make a difference, and Leanne did just that. She will be sorely missed.
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