My name is Marceen Farsakian. As a first grade teacher, I try to1myself around kind and caring people. I'm happy to teach young children. To me,2the social and emotional needs of a child is just as important, if not more important than teaching knowledge. Students seem to grow in all areas3a safe, positive, and inspiring environment is provided for them.
At the beginning of each school year, I set a goal for4: get organized, try new strategies for classroom management, focus on the good, etc. One year I remembered telling myself I would focus on the5of kindness. I would be6to my students, parents, staff members and myself. That year7being one of my most8years as a classroom teacher, but I grew greatly as a human. Being kind did make a9. Kindness spreads quickly.
Teaching kindness creates an environment of mutual (相互的) care and respect. Students become devoted to their school. They are10in the fact that they belong there and that their being there matters. I believe that when students feel secure, trusted, and respected, then they will take risks, and take ownership in their actions, and they will have11in all areas. Sharing the teaching of kindness to children has taken me on a beautiful new12. I started a Kind Kids Club in my class and over the last four years it has13into a school-wide program. Our kind kids come to life when they are14an act of kindness. Their smiles are magical.
My kind kids inspire me every day. I am grateful and15blessed to be able to do what I do! Kindness has changed my world, and let it change yours!
