The thing that is most important about the tests is students do their best. One thing my husband & I are hyper-vigilant about is to ensure our children do their best for themselves.Īs the spring standardized tests approach, this is a good reminder for me. How is it that my second grade daughter is caught up with test scores? Why is she trying to define herself - her intelligence, her worth, her ability as a student - by some silly test? Even worse, she wants someone besides herself to be impressed by her scores. Will you remember that? I love you for who you are I’m impressed because of who you are - not because of some silly test. You should be proud of yourself for doing your best and putting forth effort on your test. I love those things because they make you an amazing person. I love how you write stories to remember the fun stuff about our lives. I love how you love to read because reading is fun. Me: ( taking her shoulders and squaring her to look straight in her eyes): H., what I like is you. I thought you’d like my test scores, though. Me: Are you proud of yourself for doing your best. H: ( looking up at me with a smile) Yes, I remember. Remember how you said you did your best on the days you took the tests? I do think you should be proud of yourself for doing your best as a student. Me: ( hugging H.) I’m not impressed with standardized test scores. H: So, Mom, are you impressed by my test scores? It’s starring my second grade daughter and me: So check this little conversation from Saturday morning.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |