First Day of School

A teacher's response to Dear Teacher Poem.

Dear Parent,

I understand that you are scared

To wave your child goodbye

And leave him in a teacher's hands

Don't worry if you cry

I'm used to weeping parents

It's hard to leave I know

But it's time to share him(just a bit)

To help him learn and grow

Let me reassure you

That I'll give your child my best

I'll wipe his tears, soothe his fears

And change his dirty vest!

I'll treat him like I would my own

I'll catch him from a fall

And if there is a problem

I'll be sure to tell you all.

It's true he'll grow to love us

They'll talk of school a lot

It doesn't mean they hate you

 And that you should lose the plot

I'll tell you a secret

That when your child is here

They talk to me as much of you

Of this please have no fear

 You'll always be their mother

Whilst teachers come and go

To them you are their number one

This I truly know

Soon you'll see some changes

In you little girl or boy

They'll become more independent

 And to see this, it's a joy

I'll teach them all I have to give

To share, climb and write

 But to you they safely will return

 To tuck them in at night.