Treasures of a Teacher's Heart: Learning to Change the World with Our Own Two Hands

Beloved and award-winning gradeschoolteacher Ann Moehrle Scotland addsthe K of kindness to the three Rs of reading,'riting, and 'rithmetic as she empowers heryoung students to nurture their dreams,express compassion, give thanks, and sharetheir generosity of spirit. In Treasures of aTeacher's Heart, Scotland collects real-lifestories from her twenty-two second graderswho know first-hand that simple gifts from the heart can indeed make a difference. Each child's essay is presented with Scotland's thoughtful introduction and motivatingLife Lessons at the end-universal lessons about taking pride in accomplishment(performing magic tricks at a school talent show), acknowledging the support of family(counting on Dad to keep you upright as you attempt to ride a two-wheeler), celebratingheritage (examining Russian nesting dolls), mentoring others (modeling friendship foryounger students), summoning faith and courage (healing from a tumor), and more. Thisuplifting book also includes Scotland's timeless rules for students, teachers, and parentsas well as creative activities for helping kids foster their unique skills and talents as theyembrace life with kindness and reap the inevitable rewards of peace, hope, and love. One heart and two hands can change the world-one person at a time.