As a kid, I would always celebrate Mother’s Day and Father’s
Day. As a little kid I would always
wonder why there wasn’t a kid’s day.
Guess what readers; China has a holiday that is designated for
celebrating kids! Every June 1st
, kids in the People’s Republic of China get celebrated and spoiled.
My kids have been excited about Children’s day since
Tuesday. When I walked into classrooms the
kids reminded me that there will be a school carnival on Friday and that on
Sunday they will be getting all kinds of toys, electronics, and more from their
parents.
I have to say, kids in general are pretty fun…especially
my students. So as my Childrens’ Day
gift to them, I present to you:
The Top Ten Reasons Why I Love My Students
and Teaching in China.
1) The kids are very respectful. Every time I pass a student, they always
greet me (and other adults) with an enthusiastic smile and “Hullo Teacher!”
2) My kids help me see a playful side of China that
I wouldn’t have seen in other professions.
3) It’s great to work in a place where you get
mobbed everyday with hugs.
4) It’s fun to pretend I am Maria VonTrapp or Anna
from The King and I. It’s hard to
not love your job when you have singing kids around you.
5) My kids are incredibly creative. It’s fun to watch them make cute wardrobes
out of trash bags or Halloween masks out of paper plates.
6) I love watching their faces when they experience
American traditions like egg decorating and visiting Santa Claus for the first
time.
7) I love their seemingly endless lines of innocent
questioning.
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8) They are intelligent. They speak English much better than I speak
Chinese.
9) They know when to party, but they get back to
business when the fun is over.
10) I love
being able to share my heart with little ones who will be making an impact halfway
around the world.
