Written by: Sarwat Haris
Every morning when I walk into my kindergarten classroom, I am reminded that teaching young children is not just a profession, it is an extraordinary journey of learning, unlearning, growing, and rediscovering life through the eyes of five-year-olds. Teaching kindergarten reminds me every day that learning is a two-way journey. While I guide my students through early reading, writing, and social skills, they teach me some of the simplest yet most meaningful lessons about life. They find joy in the smallest things, writing a letter, finishing a drawing, or helping a friend, and their excitement reminds me to appreciate everyday moments. Their natural kindness shows in the way they share, comfort, and cheer each other on, proving that gentle actions can make a big difference. Their endless questions keep learning alive and remind me that curiosity is the heart of understanding. They also teach me that mistakes are part of learning; children don’t fear them, they simply try again with confidence. Every child learns at a different pace, teaching me patience and reminding me to trust each child’s unique journey. Their imagination turns boxes into rockets and stories into adventures, inspiring me to think more creatively. And perhaps most beautifully, their emotional honesty, laughing loudly, expressing sadness openly, or proudly sharing their achievements, teaches me that it is healthy to feel and express our emotions. Every day with my kindergartners helps me grow as a teacher and as a person, reminding me of the joy, curiosity, and kindness that make early childhood such a magical stage of life.