Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Until the winds change...


     I just wanted to let all of you know how much I have enjoyed teaching you this year.  You are such a neat group of creative, inspiring and special individuals.  I have loved hearing and reading your stories, as well as chatting while eating our early lunches together ;)   One of you compared me to Mary Poppins, and I take that as quite a compliment.  I am not doing all of the hard work each of your teachers do every day, instead I pop in on Wednesdays and allow you to write and create.  A Mary Poppins of sorts, I guess.
     So, as our year comes to a close- remember to listen to your inner voice.  Don't ask, "Is this good?"- you created it and it's good.  You are writers, story tellers and creators.  Be yourself and be bold with your writing, but most of all- just write. 

 Love,
Mrs.Goins
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  1. AnonymousApril 9, 2014 at 8:39 PM

    It'll be hard to leave Alpha class, especially this one! I'm glad that I got to be in your class. I'll like, end up crying for you to come back. At least I can still stay on the blog. Yes, you seem a lot like Mary Poppins, letting the children do whatever they want, with some magic, but have some, limits to it. I'll remember you by Mary Poppins!

    --Lisa :)

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