Precious Moments: Life lessons from a 6yr old

So the school year is off to a pretty good start. I am working with grades 1 & 3 this year instead of 4-6. The principal shook a lot of things up. She created an entire remedial class for grade 4 boys that were held back. This motivated her to put a lot of emphasis on early intervention strategies. I applaud her for trying new things to see what combination works. I tease her and call her Joe Clark :) As you can imagine, working with the little kiddos is quite different. I am enjoying it so far. They are full of smiles, hugs and giggles.

...part of my conversation with Tia as we walked home from school:

Me: Tia, why did you pour out your drink???
Tia: It nah have no sugar
Me: Tiaaaa you can’t only drink juice, water is good for you !
Tia: Teacha, me drink wata me cough, wata make me sick
Me: for true?
Tia: Me take cold shower, me get sick. Wata make me sick. Me nah like wata.

…I guess that makes perfect sense J

Much love to the little people

Perhaps...

There is no longer a line, there was never really a line.

 Integration is a creation of the mind - US and THEM, Me on the outside.

 It was all an illusion. How can I integrate into what is already a part of me?