Celebrating You! World Teachers' Day 2015

Every child deserves the greatest gift of all… the gift of learning… and learning from a teacher that cares not only about teaching the facts but also creating a world in which children love to learn.

In the spirit of World Teachers’ Day, we celebrate the millions of educators across the globe who dedicate their lives to doing the sweetest thing—helping ALL children grow into eager, lifelong learners.

Here’s to you!

The Sweetest Thing: A Teacher’s Story

by Dona Herweck Rice

You have a mind

That wants to know

The things there are to learn.

 

You have a heart

That wants to find

The things it can discern.

 

I see your mind.

I see your heart.

I want to help you grow.

That’s why to be your teacher is the dearest thing I know.

 

You question things,

Examine them,

Dig in to find what lacks.

 

You wonder why,

Investigate—

Uncover all the facts.

 

I hear you ask;

I wonder too.

I want to help you grow.

That’s why to be your teacher is the finest thing I know.

 

You’re capable,

Intelligent,

Skilled and oh so clever.

 

You’re on my mind.

You’re in my heart.

The greatest students ever!

 

I am your guide.

I am your friend.

I want to help you grow.

That’s why to be your teacher is the sweetest thing I know.

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Do you want to put this poem in your classroom? We made it printable! Feel free to download this poem, print it out, and hang it somewhere memorable.

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Happy World Teachers' Day!