From 2:30-3:00 p.m. Mrs. Uribe and I teach English Language Development (E.L.D.) During this time, we have fluent English speakers practice writing, editing, and reading. This past week the students were working on a written draft about who they are and what makes them unique and special. I roamed around the room and helped students with spelling, brainstrom ideas, etc.
Ethan is a student who has beautiful mind. He has been diagnosed with Aspergers and can become highly overwhelmed sometimes by all of the stimulation and buzz of the classroom environment. Approaching Ethan, I see him struggling to think of sentences to write about himself. “Ethan. What is something you are really good at?” I ask.
“I’m really good at….. I’m really good at….I’m really good at loving.”
I look at him and say “Yes, Ethan. You are very good at loving.” The statement seemed to fit him perfectly. I’m not sure what it was, but his response touched me and made me realize one of the most important things we can be good at is loving and being loved in return.
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