Little Hands, Big Hearts

As I was looking for words that would best describe children, I came upon this line that speaks to me as a teacher.

“Children are the hands by which we take hold of heaven.” – Henry Ward Beecher

In my years of teaching infants and toddlers, I have seen that children can do more than just playing, singing, dancing, and all the other stuff that we adore them for. As young as they are, they too can be teachers.  How? By teaching us values.

What I learned the most about being with children is that they are people with little hands but big hearts.  Those little hands have not been tainted by selfishness and greed, so when they give, they give freely.  Those little mouths do not understand what a lie is, so they speak only the truth. Those little feet run, but never away from someone they trust and love. Those little eyes do not judge, so they appreciate. Their hearts do not hate, so they love unconditionally.  To me, a day in the classroom with little children is a touch of heaven, because I am with little angels who love me for me.

This blog is dedicated to parents and teachers who have young children under their care.  Like me, may you enjoy nourishing these “little hands and big hearts” as you walk with them every single day.