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    An Art Teacher’s Gift of Gratitude

    Teacher Life
    School Specialty • Dec 12, 2016 • Last Modified: Nov 14, 2017

    An Art Teacher’s Gift of Gratitude

    This holiday you’re sure to receive all kinds of gifts from your students. But there are other gifts that art teachers receive year-round, and the holidays are a great time to stop and take stock of all that we have to be grateful for, like:

    That Aha Moment – Seeing a concept click for a student who’s been trying really hard makes it all worthwhile.

    That Look of Pride – Plenty of projects don’t work out the way our students planned, but when they do, we get to see their faces beam with pride over projects that turned out well.

    A Clean Classroom – The custodial staff who sweeps up our glitter and other art bits are some of our most favorite people.

    The Gift of Energy – The energy, exuberance and optimism of our art students is contagious and gives us a lift…sometimes when we most need it.

    The Gift of Growth – It’s always a gift to find the perfect professional development opportunity – the one that addresses our current needs to a tee, is close to home and fits our budget.

    A Heartfelt Thank You Note – Nothing beats the sincere thanks of a student—or parent—for a job well done or a life transformed. That’s why we do what we do, after all.

    What’s the best gift you’ve ever received from a student? Let us know in the comments below and happy, happy holidays to all.

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