From state testing to increasingly tough curriculums, it seems our kids are subject to more pressure than ever at school these days. But a little encouragement can go a long way, especially for a young, impressionable child.
And one creative mama has devised a brilliant way to boost her child’s motivation and self-worth throughout the day, all with just a few special pencils.
Texas teacher, Amanda Cox, discovered these hidden gems when she was running short on pencils one day and asked the kids to pull out any they had stashed in their desks.
When one student hesitated and wanted to keep the pencils from his mom, Amanda didn’t think a thing of it at first. The student still handed her a few to share with his classmates, and it was then that she noticed why these pencils were so precious to the boy.
They each carried a kind word of encouragement like, “You are so talented”, “Never give up”, and “Proud of you everyday.”