The Little Things that Make it Worthwhile

Well, I've been kind of negative about teaching and parents and students, but its just because I feel like I put in so much and get nothing out. Today, my little student asked me for an extra take home book. The take home books are little copies of easy to read repetitive books. (Ex. I see the dog. I see the cat. I see the bird.) So, I asked her, "Why do you want an extra book?" She said, "I'm teaching my grandma to read." I just melted. It never occurred to me that Grandma couldn't read. She is such a loving and stern grandmother, but she can't read. However, she is not converned about age or arrogance. She has humbled herself and allowed her grandaughter to teach her to read.