There is nothing greater than when a student finally makes a leap in understanding—when things start to click within a student's mind, and they finally start to demonstrate skills that previously eluded them. This type of growth is one of the most rewarding experiences a teacher can have. As we continue to follow the literacy curriculum, we were continually frustrated with how little progress students were making. It made us question whether the way we were teaching was meeting the needs, so we decided to try a different approach. we began to incorporate more movement and innovative methods into our literacy lessons. Soon, we noticed things were clicking for students in a way they hadn't been before. Soon, students were able to identify not only curriculum, but its importance too. This taught us the importance of being flexible and open to trying new approaches. Seeing students grow so much in my classroom was among the most rewarding experiences we had as a teacher.

Some students come into our classrooms with a mindset of helplessness. These are the students who are constantly saying, "I can't do that." we had many such students in our class, and the experience taught us how feedback and positive praise can change the way a student sees the world. There was a student in my class during a year of teaching. He'd often refuse to complete activities because he thought they were too hard, but I knew he was capable. After all, he was a bright, funny, and kind student—he just lacked confidence. I made it my mission to change his defeatist mindset over the course of the year. I encouraged him, and praised him for his hard work and effort at every turn. But when he left my classroom at the end of the school year, I was left questioning if I had succeeded in my efforts. He had made amazing academic growth in his own range, but he still lacked confidence. After the Board results were out, Student along with Parent came down to my room with box of sweet to visit me. He said, "Sir, you always told me to do my best, and I just want to say thank you. Because of you, I am looking at becoming a what I always dreamt about". It's moments like these that demonstrate the importance of a positive mindset. As an educator, we try to encourage our students to discover themselves and to pursue their dreams.