In my life before kids, I was a first grade teacher and I loved it! Even though I’m no longer an “official” teacher, as a mom (or dad, coach, neighbor, aunt, uncle, human(!)) I still consider myself a teacher. We all are- we all have the opportunity through our actions and words to inspire, model, and teach others, hopefully for the better.
An old fashioned chalkboard hangs in my kitchen and there is usually a quote written on it. In my ideal world, it would be a “quote of the day” or “quote of the week” but in reality, it’s more like “quote of the month.” Oh well, I try! This is the quote that has been hanging up since mid-January. It felt right for the New Year as my gang was heading back to school, sports, and other after school activities. I wish I knew the quote’s author; to be quite honest, I think I saw it on a friend’s Facebook wall and a google search showed lots of posters with the quote, but no author credit.I would like to thank Natascha over at Natascha’s Palace for nominating me for the 3 Day Quote Challenge. Natascha is an elementary school teacher, a Canadian ex-pat in Spain, and an incredible home cook. Her blog is full of delicious food and lovely anecdotes about her life in Spain. Thank you, Natascha for thinking of me!
Rules of the challenge:
Thank the blogger that nominated you.
Share one new quote on three consecutive days on your blog. They can be from anywhere, anyone, or anything.
On each of the three days, nominate three more bloggers to carry on with the fun! No pressure; nominees are free to decline.
My Day 1 nominees are…
Kathryn from Another Foodie Blogger
Bernie from Dublin Housewife
Cameron from World’s Biggest Fridge Magnet
It’s impossible to stop a natural born teacher from teaching! And the world needs good teachers… in and out of the classroom 🙂
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Awww… thank you! xoxo
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Hi Jean having two teachers in my family they are very special individuals!!!
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Very nice Jean! A lovely teacher for sure!
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Thank you, Lynn! Hope you’re enjoying your time in the classroom!
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I am barely doing any time in the class room but will try again this week Jean!
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You should help out in the music department! 🎶🎤🎶
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If I see something there I really would like to Jean! It is hard to be a sub. I would really like to do part time permanent next year if I can get something. For me, I get up by 4 a.m. keep looking for jobs, no job, no job so I get moving on cooking etc. and then something pops up and I am into my routine etc. so it is hard to then run in for a job! So, part time I am hoping!
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Very nice.
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Thanks, Suzanne. I like the message this quote delivers, hoping my kids get it… no innate talent needed to be a good solid citizen.
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It’s so true I love it❤️
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What an amazing quote! So cool
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Thanks, Lina! Wish I knew who the author was; it’s great advice for life.
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Yes, very true!
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Good one ! I really like it Jean 🙂
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Thank you, Lynne! It’s good simple advice for life!
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This is just perfect Jean!
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Thanks, Antonia! Just old-fashioned rules to live by, seems like such a novelty these days!
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It really does unfortunately. I am printing this out for my kids 🙂
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True teachers are born not made so it is hardly a surprise that when you leave the classroom you continue to teach. I have long believed that there should be ‘Teachers Day’ in addition to ‘Mothers Day’ ‘Fathers Day’ etc. I love the chalkboard 🙂
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There really should be a Teachers Day. If there is a National Pizza Day, there can certainly be a Teacher Day! 😉
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Wow, thanks for the nomination! I love your chalkboard and the quote that goes with it. Very fitting for a teacher. YAY for teachers! They pour their heart and soul into their profession. ❤
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Thank you, Kathryn! Teachers certainly aren’t in it for the money! 😉
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I had to save this to my pc right away. Great inspiration ♥♥
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Thank you, Summer Daisy! As soon as I saw the quote, it went right up on the chalkboard!
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Success is bred by quotes like this one.
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Thanks, Karen! I wish I knew who wrote it! 🙂
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I loved my time in the classroom being a first grade teacher.
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First grade is such a wonderful year! The children grow and learn so much! Thank you so much for stopping by, Gerlinde. 🙂
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This quote is great! I had not seen this before. Definitely good lessons to learn and to remember.
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Thank you, Cynthia! Definitely good lessons to turn into habits!
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From one teacher to another … your quote is excellent! How appropriate, too, in a house full of kids – especially during the teenage years when ‘attitide’ can come with a cxapital ‘A’!
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Haha! I think attitude could be put in all caps at my house right now! 😉
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😀 😀 😀
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