By sharing joy with children, and carrying a positive attitude, great teachers give children hope, encouragement, and a sense of the world being a good place. A great teacher loves to learn as well as teach. Great teachers know that learning and teaching are lifelong processes that go hand in hand. They encourage their students to view learning as fun, and view teaching as a natural outcome of wanting to share enthusiasm for learning. A great teacher knows how to get back to basics.
Great teachers are less concerned with technology than with nature.
They know the value of a walk in the park over a video game. Great teachers understand that children learn from life itself, not just educational toys and man-made experiences. Great teachers influence and are influenced by their students. Not only do great teachers learn about their students, they learn from their students, too. By listening to students, asking them questions, and getting their opinions, great teachers encourage a dialogue that is meaningful and educational for all.