This was reblogged from Big Sky Buckeye.
Monday Memories: It Takes a Village
Many of my teaching years were spent in Montana where the entire community took pride in their schools, and everyone shared responsibility in raising and educating their children. Some of my stops included Plevna, Corvallis, and Circle.
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A child is born into a world foreign and new
Arriving today with a brighter future to view
Long before a child enters school year number one
Blessings come from many for a daughter or a son
Parents bring the beginning of learning home each day
Offering nurturing love and teaching with plenty of play
Others step in to provide valued assistance along the way
Teaching from grandparents and others with much to say
A book becomes a timely, precious, and vital gift
Learning to read will open up a life—never adrift
The pre-school years finally arrive and go
Seeking ways to seek, discover, and grow
A Sunday school teacher speaks of God’s love
Enriching a young heart with Spirit from above
Kindergarten and elementary school now await
Inspiring and faithful teachers remain at its gate
Yes, it always takes an entire village to teach a child
Educating a young mind each day, makes God smile
My Life in Our Father's World 
Montana is a state I have never visited. It does take a village to raise a child! Nice writing. 🤗
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It does take a village! I loved your poem! Are you “officially” out of school, or are you still in distance learning? We are officially out of school as of last Thursday. The last day of school was not nearly as exciting since I spent it at home.
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Thank you, but the poem was not mine.
This year we piloted the full-day program. We will actually be “in session” until the middle of June.
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Wow. Lovely and well scripted. It takes a lot of people to train a child indeed. From the parents to the relatives to the day school teacher to the bible study teacher etc. 👍
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I agree that’s why I shared it
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🤗
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Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 NASB 👏👍
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One of my all time favorite verses ❤
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😊👍!! Absolutely!
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I appreciate you sharing this poem. It is definitely one close to my “teacher’s” heart.
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You’re welcome. I have many teachers in my life & I am always looking for things to encourage them along the way.
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