Make it a goal to determine what the values of the children's families are. You may want to try to schedule meetings with the parents of your pupils. If there is not a strong sense of tolerance within your classroom walls, there will be no way to communicate with your youthful scholars. Finally, remember why we have teachers and education in the first place. Not only are we to prepare our children for the future, but also we must help them discover the joys of living.
Life is a constant learning experience.
We, as teachers, must instill the desire and hunger for learning. This is the first year of schooling for your students. As long as you make school an enjoyable place and not a torture chamber you will have become a very fine teacher, indeed. Sincerely, Professor Emily M. Dear Caroline, I received your letter, and I understand that you are experiencing some difficulties in teaching your first graders. Since you have requested my advice, I will be more than willing to give it to you.