Just Because – Poem by Ali Grimshaw

~ Ali Grimshaw

“Just Because,” a poem I wrote in celebration of a life teaching, has been published on MasticadoresUsa. Thank you to the editor, Barbara Leonhard for giving it a home. I hope my words will inspire others to consider stepping into the field of education. 

“Just Because” 

I teach them
about the magic eraser of fresh starts
far more valuable than double-digit multiplication
or how to identify an adverb.

You can read the full poem HERE

Planting a tree with my 5th graders back in 1994.

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19 thoughts on “Just Because – Poem by Ali Grimshaw”

  2. Congratulations, Ali. A beautiful poem. Looks like your class was happy to plant a tree. Such a fun way to learn. There is much to be gained from learning, and teaching too. Hope you are doing well 🙂

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    1. Mabel
      Great to hear from you. I can’t believe how many years have past since that photograph. I am very grateful to have taught and to continue to teach. It has been a huge gift in my life.
      Hope you are well and still writing. What topics are on your mind lately?

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      1. That is wonderful to hear you like teaching and continue to teach. There is always something to learn. I am still writing. These days I just write what’s on my mind, writing quite intuitively and what inspires me 🙂

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