I have the sweetest students, absolutely adorable little gifts from God. This year I promised myself that I would not be so consumed with my lessons, plans and standards that I would not take time to listen to my students.
I have one little sweetie that came to me last week and said "Miss Nygaard, I would like to sing you a song that I made up. It's not done yet, though." So sing she did. Her voice was soft but sweet as she sang about a melody that swings from the trees and falls around her. It was absolutely beautiful. She smiled when I told her how proud I was that I was able to hear it. She timidly asked me if she could sing it for the whole class. I let her. The class clapped and one of the other girls in my class said "I can't wait to hear more of your song" As she returned to her seat so looked at me and said "Miss Nygaard, even when I'm not singing and there isn't music I can hear that song in my heart." I promptly told her that God has given her a melody to sing, so sing she must. I will never forget that smile.
That day I was busy. I had 21 other students doing 21 different things in all places of the room. I had objectives to reach, tests to give and papers to grade. But I'm glad that God reminded me to take the time to listen to my students. Sometimes the greatest lessons don't come from my lesson plans but instead come from a 6 year old girl with a song in her heart.
God has given each of us a song to sing. So sing a new song of praise and remember how loved you are.
