I have a student who has been having difficulty (5th grade). He has difficulty focusing and at times can be challenging. I do small groups and one day, I kept him after for a few minutes and I told him that he is smart and that I love having him in my group, and that I believe in him. So, yesterday a few of my other students brought a gift bag of Halloween candy to me that their Mom sent in.. I was appreciative, I usually don't receive gifts because I just do small groups. This student who is having difficulty noticed when the student handed the bag to me.


So, today, this student told me that he forgot to bring me the candy he had for me when in group. So, later in the day, in walks this student. He handed me a plastic zip bag (he had had his sandwich in for lunch) with one single Kit Kat inside of it. He told me he knew I liked Kit Kats (he was paying attention). He had taken this piece of candy out of his own trick or treat bag. And on his way out, he told me, "My Mom checked your candy!" I am generally speaking, not sappy at all. I told my T this today and I could barely tell him because I was crying. I cried all the way home.