12/02/2026
Children don’t learn in environments where they feel tense, judged, or unseen.
Before the information sinks in, something more basic has to be in place.
They need to feel safe.
They need to feel accepted.
They need to feel that the adult in front of them is on their side.
When a child likes their teacher, they lean in.
They listen more closely.
They take risks.
They try again after mistakes.
And when they believe their teacher likes them back,
something even more important happens.
Their guard drops.
Their nervous system softens.
Learning stops feeling like a test of their worth,
and starts feeling like a natural part of being in that space.
Because children don’t just absorb information.
They absorb the emotional atmosphere around it.
And one good teacher, who sees them,
believes in them, and makes them feel safe to try,
can change the entire way a child experiences learning.
My child has had their share of both.
And I’ve seen what it looks like when they struggle,
and what it looks like when they thrive.
If your child has one of those teachers,
they are something to be deeply grateful for. ❤️
Quote Credit: Gordon Neufeld ❣️
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