Mrs. Sax and Mrs. Mirsky Mother's Day Tea 2014

When I was little‌

my mom taught me to treat others the way I want to be treated.

Now‌

I have great friends because I treat them nicely.

When I was little‌

my mom told me to try my best.

Now‌

I excel at almost everything I do.

When I was little‌

my mom taught me to walk out of a store empty handed.

Now…

I don’t want everything I see.

When I was little‌

my mom taught me to be aware of my feelings.

Now‌

I express my feelings in hard situations and it helps others understand.

When I was little‌

my mom reminded me to use my table manners.

Now‌

I wait until everyone is served before I eat.

When I was little‌

My mom always told me to not look at my feet when I talk to someone.

Now‌

I look up at their eyes when I speak.

When I was little‌

my mom taught me to be responsible.

Now‌

I do my work and chores without being reminded.

When I was little‌

my mom taught me to have good manners by saying please and thank you.

Now‌

people want to be around me.

When I was little‌

My mom taught me to have good sportsmanship.

Now‌

I’m awesome at playing with others, and make my friends feel good about how they play.

When I was little‌

my mom taught me how to speak up for myself.

Now…

when someone is mean to me I speak up and don’t cry.

When I was little‌

my mom showed me how to share.

Now‌

all of my friends like me more because they enjoy having a generous friend.

When I was little‌

my mom taught me to be serious for important things.

Now‌

I don’t joke around in important situations.

When I was little‌

my mom taught me to never give up even when I can’t figure something out.

Now‌

I keep on working as hard as I can.

When I was little‌

My mom taught me to not tattletale.

Now‌

My friends trust me and like me as a friend.

When I was little‌

my mom taught me to not be a sore loser.

Now…

I’m supportive of my friends when they win.

When I was little‌

my mom taught me to have confidence.

Now‌

I’m confident and feel good about myself whenever I try something that would have worried me before.

When I was little‌

my mom taught me to stick up for myself.

Now‌

I stick up for myself even with my best friend.

When I was little‌

my mom told me it is important to be honest.

Now‌

I realize that being honest is the best thing to do.

When I was little‌

my mom said that everyone in my class is my friend.

Now‌

everyone in my class likes me.

When I was little‌

you taught me to do my best in everything I do.

Now‌

I always do my best so I feel proud.

When I was little‌

my mom taught me to respect and obey adults.

Now‌

I listen and obey people like teachers and my parents.

But‌ We could not do any of these things‌ without