Listen

“Above all, listen.” Here at the beginning of another year of teaching, I’m rereading Dr. Suzuki’s book Nurtured by Love. I’ve been reminded of the value of each child. Also, I was again challenged to listen carefully. It’s one of the ways we can communicate care. Stephen Covey a  modern time management coach says it this way,

“Seek to understand, then to be understood.” 

–Stephen Covey

As we begin a new year of teaching, may we strive to be good listeners, and to encourage our students to listen.