In my first years of mentor, I believed I might never do enough to support my trainees. I desired spectacular results for every single 6th grader on my lineup. I struggled to “accomplish” as an instructor, and in doing so, I unconsciously put a lot of pressure on my students and myself.
As time went on and I became a struggling juggler of parenting and mentor, the real nature of my occupation was revealed: every day I teach, Im planting seeds for growth and opportunity. And I quickly recognized: that, by itself, is a big offer! From numbers to letters along with everything in between and beyond – there is so much to find out, and it all grows day by day, idea by concept, skill by ability.
When we plant the seeds of learning, were just and exceptionally setting up the possibility for new knowledge and abilities to grow. Couldnt we then consider ourselves garden enthusiasts creating a plan and a vision, digging in the dirt, planting seeds, pulling weeds when they appear, and cheering on both the rain and sunshine?
Sir Ken Robinson, education and imagination specialist, compares instructors to garden enthusiasts. Listen and enjoy to his lovely insight – its a fast two-minute video worth your instructor time!
American educator and author, John Holt, said it by doing this: “We can think about ourselves not as instructors, however as gardeners. A gardener does not grow flowers; he tries to offer them what he believes they require and they grow on their own.” Does not that seem like a breath of “fresh air” in the middle of the frenzy of your day-to-day guideline?
Theres no requirement to produce a new example for teaching and gardening. If you can focus on the smallest of actions and cultivate patience for student development, teaching and learning success will flower right before your eyes.
If youre looking for a recharge, we have just the courses for you! Have a look at our Educator Wellness course classification. We wish to help you plant your garden next year!

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In my very first years of teaching, I thought I might never do enough to support my students. As time went on and I became a having a hard time juggler of parenting and mentor, the real nature of my occupation was revealed: every day I teach, Im planting seeds for growth and opportunity. From numbers to letters along with whatever in between and beyond – there is so much to find out, and it all grows day by day, idea by concept, ability by skill.
If you can focus on the tiniest of actions and cultivate persistence for trainee growth, teaching and discovering success will bloom right before your eyes.

Originally released on December 12, 2021 and upgraded on April 12, 2022.