This week we focused on many things but there are two that stand out the most.

First: The students come up to us teachers and ask for our approval on their projects. This is natural, of course, for they are trying to figure out if their work is acceptable by the adults in their lives. This week I wanted them to ask themselves if they liked their work instead of asking us "Do you like it?" See the difference? It's important that the children take a look at their own work and decide for themselves if they enjoy looking at it. Did they enjoy working on it? Using the tools and different mediums? etc... For some this was a nice turn-around. But for others it took some getting use to. It is alright to ask others for their opinions, too. What I want for the children is for them to take some pride in their own work without the influence of whether or not a teacher or parent likes it. This is a critical step toward working independently which will happen in their elementary years. So try asking them "Do you like it?" next time they come up to you and ask "Do you like it?" We received some great responses!

Second: On Tuesday, I created a maze out of tables in the backroom. The students enjoyed going through the maze finding the right way to get to the end which stood a cross. We then had a brief discussion on making good and bad choices in our day and how each choice we make can either bring us closer to God or mess up our path towards God. Of course, I explained apologizing and God's forgiveness because even when we make a poor choice or a mistake God still loves us and wants us to be found.

There were quite a few absences this week so I am sending out get well wishes to everyone that missed school. I hope to see you all well next week.