DOUBLE TAP TO ZOOM WITH PHONE OR TABLET Watching children play doesn’t make me look like a real teacher is the part of my job I love most Children do and say the most remarkable things I’m amazed by their insights and abilities It’s true, children sometimes surprise me with what they know I know it’s important to observe each child has to be assessed for progress each child has so much to teach me Watching closely, I see so much growth unfolding I so want the parents to see me as a legitimate teacher the parents to delight with me in what their children are doing I have so much I want to cover with my curriculum So much of my curriculum comes from my observations When I let the children have free play I have to have eyes in the back of my head to keep them safe and out of mischief I see how they benefit from taking risks, and how inventive and capable they really are This work has so many pressures and demands is sooo rewarding! I’m thinking about looking for another job this job is one I want to keep for as long as possible COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL