I have come to see the beauty of diversity in my life. The beauty of a field of wild flowers can make a person stand in awe. What makes a yellow flower special? How does a daisy make someone smile? What makes a blue flower rare? The unique features of some wildflowers are what brings attention to the different features in another. Just as a meadow of wildflowers, children in a classroom come in all different shapes and sizes. They all have similar and unique needs and have come from similar and different circumstances at the same time.
A classroom full of children will help a person view the blend of personalities in a great way. There will be times when it will be valued to see the similarities. At other times the differences will be viewed more closely so that particular needs can be met.
A teacher who helps a group of individuals feel the cohesive feelings of belonging and at the same time helps each child feel important, is a teacher who is meeting the needs of each child and the group as a whole.
Belonging to the whole while being valued as unique is a wonderful ideal.
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