Drawing Lessons

I've never been good at drawing. This is something I've just accepted over the years. I'll write a 20 page paper no problem, but don't ask me to draw a person...or a dog....or anything that requires artistic skill. Despite the many times I've told our Soulshiners this, they insist that I am a great artist and commission me to manifest whatever their little imaginations dream up. It's hard to say no when someone believes in you with everything they have, without any doubt in their mind. It's hard not to try. So I tried. And I made beautiful princesses and princes and mermaids and dragons and people and dogs of all kinds. I'm a little embarrassed to admit this, but the positive feedback I've gotten from the kids has given me confidence in my drawing abilities. They say, "Wow, that's really good Ms. Josalin!" and I know they are being completely honest, which allowed me to feel good about what I was creating for them. And, if I don't say so myself, I have definitely improved my drawing skills over the course of this year! It's funny how, as teachers, we think we are supposed to be the ones giving the kids encouragement and confidence, telling them that they are awesome and pushing them to do their best. Then, when you're least expecting it, they turn right around and do all those things for you. 


(Written by Ms. Josalin)