Aimee Currier

I will never forget the time a child, on her first day in our school, asked me a question that was both illogical (from a teacher perspective) and logical (from a child perspective). It was time to get ready for rest time. This child, blanket in hand, approached me and said, “Ms. Aimee. Where do you take a nap?” I wanted to hug that child because all I could think was “She knows I’m tired too.” As much as we all appreciate the idea of being able to take a rest midday, we also know it just is not possible when you are the one responsible for the well-being of the children in the room. But let’s face it. We really NEED that down time. We need a break. So, what can we do to ensure that we are recharging our own batteries so we can be the best for the children we care for?