You might be wondering why I choose to give my students a fist bump at morning drop off instead of shaking their hand or giving them a high five. Well, here's my reason....the fist bump is fun!!! And it is a powerful exchange of energy.
Sometimes students return it with force and some return it gently. Some students follow with an explosion or even a buh la la la (Big Hero Six movie fans) and sometimes their hands are so full they return it with their elbow. It doesn't matter to me how they do it as long as they return it and don't leave me hanging!!!
So, regardless of how it's done, it becomes a powerful expression of...
You are an AWESOME CHILD OF GOD.
WELCOME to this NEW day!
You are valued just as you are... precious, cherished, growing, blessed, special, adored, called, forgiven, strong, unique, important, and chosen. It serves as a reminder to each child that I am SO glad that they are here with me.
It's important that we exchange smiles and that I have the opportunity to wish them a great day! Everyone needs that encouragement in the morning!! I think I need it as much as they do.
And you know...my days start off so much better when I am able to exchange morning fist bumps.
LOVE it! I'm going to give you a fist bump next time I drop off the kids.
ReplyDeleteI want a fist pump too! :)
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