School Work
I know where my lunchbox goes
And I can tie my shoe,
But what I really want to know
Is how to talk to you.
I can read the little words
And I can count by two,
But what I really want to learn
Is how to play with you.
It’s not the reading or the math
That’s hard for me to do.
The hardest thing I do at school
Is sit with someone new.
(c) 2012 Elizabeth Ehrenfest Steinglass, all rights reserved
Last week I was thinking about the first day of school. This week I’ve been thinking about the first week and the things that make school hard. I’ve also been asking myself: What do I really hope my kids will learn this year?
Happy Birthday, Growing Wild!
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Happy Birthday to Growing Wild! I think you’ve shown what’s at the front of every child’s mind, Liz. I’ll share with my colleagues. It’ll start some important conversations. Thank you.
So true! For grownups too… Happy happy blog birthday to you! a.
Very sweet and true poem, Liz!
Insightful poem, Liz – thanks for sharing. Wishing your kids a great year at school, and your blog another wonderful year too!
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Wow, how very true.