"When you're a kid, you don't realize you're also watching your mom and dad grow up." unknown

I occasionally scroll by this quote online and it hits me every time.

In my "parent life", every now and then I catch myself wondering when the REAL adult is going to show up.

This feeling tends to wallop me when I'm signing permission slips or taking care of sick children.

When did *I* become the grown-up?

Part of the wisdom that comes with adulthood is realizing everyone is figuring out life as it happens. Parenthood offers no exception.

...and neither does teaching.

As I talked about on the podcast this week, I've grown a lot in my 28+ years of Teacher Life.

Did my students have any idea they were watching me "grow up" as a teacher?

I doubt it.

I distinctly recall Teacher Moments of saying, "I will NEVER do ___" and "I will ALWAYS do ____".
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​(You can probably imagine how that turned out)🤣

Absolutes are rarely (if ever) a good idea in teaching.

It is difficult to let go of the beliefs and systems you've operated under - but be encouraged: Your Teacher Status is not in jeopardy if you change your approach to rhythm, the materials you use, the role of practice, or.... ?

And if your students "catch" you changing your mind? Wonderful! What an opportunity to model this experiment we call education.

Growth is (hopefully) all around us. My question today is, where do we miss it?

Who is "growing up" in your life, unbeknownst to the world around them?

It might be a good idea to let them know you notice positive changes. After all, humans long to be understood.

In what areas are YOU "Growing Up"? Hit that REPLY button and tell me! As always, I love hearing from you. Don't be shy!

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🥂Cheers to noticing growth around us, even in the least-expected of places. 🥂

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