8 1/2 Days

It's almost the end of the school year.  I was in the playground at school last night after a concert, and I was talking to another parent about this school year.  We were both gushing about how truly amazing school was for our kids.  It's true, each of my boys had an amazing year.  WHY?  First of all, FANTASTIC teachers.  It starts there.   Both of my children's teachers are remarkable.  They also just happen to be first year teachers; they are enthusiastic, hard working, brilliant, fun, and excellent at planning lessons, integrating the arts, and managing the classroom.  The boys have loved coming to school each day, and honestly quite often wake up with something they are looking forward to about the day.  As a mom, I could not be happier.  I think about the education they are getting, the level of active learning they have received, the arts experiences and arts learning they have had, their school spirit in general and I could not ask for more.   I am so very, very grateful to their teachers for really understanding what good, truly good, education is all about.  I know just how lucky my boys are!