Little joys in class

About two months ago, I managed to injure my left palm with outstanding talent. Pain and frustration have accompanied me ever since.

"It's the dominant hand"? - Many asked me. "No," I replied with a smile, and the answer was not long in coming, "Ha, lucky you ....".

Indeed, it is preferable. But still adapting to working with one hand is not easy. I could not lace up my shoes in the morning; making a sandwich for school is almost impossible. The little actions, which I did not address daily, suddenly disappeared.

Those two months were intense. Hard physical therapy work every day. Also, weekly appointments with a physiotherapist.

Finally, a week ago, I had a breakthrough. I managed to punch my hand more than halfway. Great happiness and optimism along with the knowledge that the recovery process is going to be even longer, according to a hand-held specialist doctor.

Meanwhile, I have been trying every few days to celebrate the little joys and see the little progress for the past two months. I still do not know what the future holds and hope I do not need surgery.

As the reference to the recovery of so by, I try to act the same as an educator. See the little things, which we sometimes do not give meaning to, and empower them. For examples:

a student who opened a camera after several times not doing so - I will make sure to thank her. A student who came with new shoes to school or a new haircut - I will compliment them on it—progress and improvement in learning Hebrew, and many more good examples.

Because education is much more than impart knowledge. To educate means to impart skills for a good, happy life and dealing with personal and social situations in life.

For us, educators, it is the ability to rejoice and see the students in their small successes and celebrate them. Especially in this challenging times (covid -19 we are dealing with).

So what are the little joys you cherish that you value in your life or your class?

What are the little things you do not pay attention to daily and would like to pay attention to?