i will never forget
it was a friday
show and tell time
sitting on the floor
they took turns going around our circle
each child sharing their special thing
other children kindly looking at it
showing appreciation for what the others shared
then we came to n
who clearly had forgotten to bring something
yet said “i have something too”
he proudly walked around the circle
both hands together
gently cradling a single crumb
that he had picked up off our floor
showing each child
talking about his crumb
as the others
were all so kind
smiling at his crumb
complimenting him on his crumb
accepting the crumb as his special thing
without judging his crumb
my favorite show and tell special thing of all time.
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“the wise learn from the experience of others, and the creative know how to make a crumb of experience go a long way.”
-eric hoffer
This is an important, yet sad, reminder that we teach and mold our children into behaviors. These young children hadn’t yet been taught hatred or criticism of others, but appreciation for others in all cases. Wish we could all go back and be those children again!
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❤
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Absolutely right
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Good one
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thanks –
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How resourceful. He has a great future. Maybe as a politician?
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yes – perhaps limitless possibilities
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Indeed.
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Amazing! Both the child and his peers
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everyone was amazing
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❤️❤️❤️
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We do not see things differently because they are special. They are special because we choose to see them differently. A favorite post sharing a fabulous truth. Have a great weekend, Beth!
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exactly, brad. thank you and you too
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You’re always welcome
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Oh Beth, it’s to for back for to remember any of those ‘show and tell’ days… but I did write a poem in July last year, about “Cake Crumbs”
https://ivors20.wordpress.com/2020/07/28/cake-crumbs-and-coffee-stains/
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Thanks! Perfect –
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Thank you Beth 😊
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Very enjoyable.
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Thank you-
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N goes on to become an improv star of stage and screen, all performances heartfelt and genuine, Beth.
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you are so right, mark. he fell into it all quite naturally
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O, so true!
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it is!
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sweetness…I can see this 🤓❣️ have weekending Beth ~ smiles hedy
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thank you
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Nice!
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thank you )
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My kind of kid!
A future writer to be sure.
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oh, absolutely. thinks on his feet and out of the box.
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More than the resourceful child, I love that the others were so kind. ❤️
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same!
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Aw, this is so sweet.
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It really was
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not a crumby situation at all
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Perfect
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hopefully n didn’t go for a dramatic ending by eating the crumb… 🙂
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Ha!
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That’s amazing! Not even a secret snicker?
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Nothing
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Beautiful!
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How perfect is that! I love it and that kid will go far in life. 🙂
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He is a survivor and quick thinker
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I absolutely adore this story!
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It was so amazing
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Wonderful story!
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❤
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Great little story Beth
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thank you –
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What a terrific story!
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thanks!
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You have undoubtedly taught your students well and been a wonderful role model, Beth!
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I hope so )
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It shows in their reactions:)
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Your quote is so perfect to go with this lovely post 🙂
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thank you –
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This is wonderful – how sweet 🙂
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thanks!
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OH wow! This story made my heart ache – in a lovely way. Thank you for sharing. ❤
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my pleasure -)
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Priceless! I’ve seen a similar dynamic many times. I’m one of the most important things we can let kids do give them time to share. The best part of the story is the rest of the students all respecting and listening to the tale of the crumb.
I used to send my suitcase home with the Star Student (of course, each child got a turn) during the year, and the child would bring it back on Friday with whatever he/she wanted to share. Some of their treasures were quite memorable.
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I love your suitcase tradition and you’re right, the best part was how the other children honored him.
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He will find joy throughout his life.
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it so clear already –
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😀
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What a moving story, Beth, and not only from n’s perspective, but in the kindness his peers portrayed.
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yes, that is so right
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That is impressive in every possible way! Wow!!!
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I thought so too!
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That show & tell speaks volumes
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It sure does
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This child….who put faith in a crumb, and faith in his fellow peoples, touches me.
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It was amazing
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Precious! 🌟😊🌟
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Thanks!
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What a thinker and sweetie! 💕 And what hearts of the teacher and others. I’d put that problem-solver on my team for sure.
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he thinks on his feet
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Beautiful! That moved it deeply! ❤
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he was so earnest –
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