Bashful
school personality
tucked tightly away
child again – looking for
approval
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So true. It is fascinating to see our students’ personalities once they are formally presenting in front of parents and teachers. I hope your students received the approval they needed and deserved!
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Great word choice, especially ‘school personality/ tucked tightly away. You conveyed it all in this short format.
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This Elfchen painted a strong picture with its few words, because of your strong word choices.
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You brought that child vividly to life in a few words. It reminded me of my daughter in middle school at a student-led conference with parents.
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