“And suddenly you know: It's time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.”
-Meister Eckhart
Welcome to Kindergarten 2!
The start of a new school year brings with it a sense of renewal and a chance to start fresh. It's an opportunity to set new goals, make new friends, and approach learning with a positive attitude. To mark the beginning of our learning journey together, I'd like to share a poem with you that I discovered a few years ago.
Don’t Hide Your Magic
Don’t hide your magic;
Please share your gift.
Seeing you shine
gives the whole world a lift.
It’s okay for wizards
To be quiet or shy,
but hiding your magic is a crime
and here’s why:
The room needs to dazzle,
it needs what you’ve got
You might think you’re nothing,
but really you’re not.
You’re more! You’re magic!
It’s time to be seen.
You’re more powerful than you know,
and more loved than you can dream.
Remember your gift.
You’re equipped, you’re prepared.
And never forget:
Magic is meant to be shared.
-Brad Montague
This year, I hope the learning that will take place in and out of the Kindergarten 2 classroom will be magical for the children. I hope they will find that each day is an opportunity for them to share their voice, advocate for their choices, and give them ownership of how and what they want to learn.
Magic was in the air of the Kindergarten 2 classroom as the first two days already produced princesses, queens, kings and superheroes. Even though it's in the form of pretend play and costumes, what shone through was the heart of each child and their capacity to connect and care for others. Through play, the children renewed beautiful friendships that were formed in the previous year, and allowed space for new ones to develop. They also found creative ways to navigate around the new learning space, practice routines old and new, and get to know their teachers, who will be their second parents in school.
It was a meaningful first two days, for sure. If this is a glimpse of the year ahead, then rest assured that we will all have a beautiful and magical adventure to look forward to.
Have a wonderful weekend ahead!
Your Kindergarten teacher,
Pam
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Parent Night,
September 1st, 6:00pm
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