how to polish it until it shimmers". So I may add: Never rush into conclusions but observe children's potential with a 'keen eye'. Victoria, is there any blog or online link you'd like to recommend? I'd like to recommend Shaping the Way We Teach English http://shapingenglish.ning.com/ . You can find lots of resources and materials there for your professional development. This ning site is frequently updated with new webinars and various topics on pedagogy and methodology. It's moderated and supported by extremely devoted teachers and material designers. Oscar Wilde once said, "Education is an admirable thing, but it's well to remember from time to time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught". It's up to us to decide what teaching is for us: art or science or maybe a combination of both? I believe we should always know what and how to teach and always feel how to reach our students' potential and hearts.