She felt better and this morning felt ready but still nervous. So I took a page out of my friend Liz Petrone’s parenting playbook and drew this little heart on her hand.
Green was for luck and the heart meant that no matter what happens we love her.
I will be thinking of her and all the kids being tested today. And hope our educators remember that all kids learn and test differently and that’s ok.
They don’t need more pressure, nor to be taught to the standards of frivolous tests, just love, understanding, and compassion.
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This post originally appeared on Facebook and kristenhewitt.me, published with permission.
