My Teaching Assistant’s birthday was yesterday. She turned 23 years old. She has been a wonderful assistant and the students love her. Without her knowing, I reminded the students it was her birthday on Friday in class Wednesday because she does not join us on Wednesdays.
The moms in class got presents for her such as sweaters, a hat she can wear in summer, candy, and a Happy Birthday hat to wear during class.
She was smiling the whole time and laughed as she opened one gift. One of the students put a small box in a box, put that in another box and so on. I think there were seven boxes total. My assistant laughed and had fun with that.
We sang Happy Birthday to her in English, Spanish and Arabic. They had cupcakes individually wrapped due to COVID protocols. It was a fun morning for my assistant and the in person students in the classroom.
I worked with the online students while my assistant and the in person students had fun.
At the end, my assistant thanked us for her first birthday party ever. I looked at her and asked if she had any as a child. She shared they did not have enough money for parties when she was a child. So at the age of 23, she had her first ever birthday party in my class.
It is important to continue to have bright spots during this pandemic and yesterday certainly was one for my assistant.
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Yes, the bright spots are so needed in these times. It’s wonderful that you and your class were able to give a 23 year old her first birthday party. Teachers make a difference, and that is what you are, Matt. God Bless.
Thank you. Blessings
Aww. That is so nice of you all to do for her. ❤
You are so nice too little sister 🙂
Smiles. Happy Sunday, big bro. 🤗
Happy Sunday little sister
I so love how you seek to celebrate others!!
thank you
What a sweet thing you did for her! I’m sure her first birthday party is a day she’ll never forget.
She was so happy
Yay! Happy Birthday to her. Everyone should have a party in their lifetime.
Yes they should
That is so thoughtful and sweet! Hope you all had a great time
We did thank you
This made me so happy, while I still had a tear in my eye!
I am SO glad that you all did that for her!
Happy belated birthday to such a wonderfully deserving lady!
It was a special moment
It’s wonderful when we make a difference in some one’s day. You certainly did.
I was glad to do it for her
May you have many more opportunities to brighten someone’s life .
That would be great
I’m so happy for your teaching assistant….
Love, light, peace and joy …..living examples and a good reflection of Gods nature…..so beautiful 😍🤩🎀
Thank you 😍🤗😍
So sweet. Glad you and your students blessed her with a party. 🥰
It was fun 🤗
How awesome!😊👣
It was fun
What a blessing. She’ll remember you all forever.
She had fun 🙂