The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life…Proverbs 15:4 NIV

Words can build up–or tear down a child’s confidence.Encouraging words can make all the difference in a person’s life. This is especially true for children who are just beginning to learn what life is all about.

Adults have the experience and perspective to overlook “put
downs” or unjust criticism, but because children lack experience and a history
of success, they need the affirmation and encouragement of
the adults in their lives. We encourage children by
communicating our confidence in them. And we do this
with both verbal and nonverbal communication.

Children observe much more than we realize from our non
verbal communication. According to behavior studies, about
80% of what we communicate is nonverbal. How we say
things conveys a great deal.

What a difference it makes to have a smiling teacher greet you
at the door on Sundaymorning! A teacher can quickly lift a child’s spirits
with a cheerful look and a smile. So teachers, let’s remember to
smile often! It’s one way to say that we love our students
and we’re glad to be their teacher.

God bless you today!

Verda