“143rd story”
First Published; May.21.2020
Nader was starting elementary school in grade one. He was nervous and frightened. A grumpy lady was their teacher. She didn’t have any passion for teaching, working all these years teaching the same subjects, made her life boring.
Most of the kids were afraid of her. Nader was learning slowly, which was very reasonable, but to his teacher, he was a piece of work, a disappointment, and a waste of time.
Poor Nader finished his first year of school as an example of a loser to others. The teacher always pointed at him and said to others: “Do you want to be like Nader?”
The second year, the unfortunate Kids, had the same teacher. Nader completely believed that he was a disappointment and just a dumb student. There seemed to be no hope for Nader at all. The second year finished with bad marks for Nader as well.
In the third year, a well-dressed serious lady introduced herself as that year’s teacher. She seemed full of energy and passion.
Nader liked the class and didn’t want his teacher to know he was a loser in grades one and two.
When the teacher checked the student’s homework, Nader noticed that she had a different method and wrote something for each classmate. Nader was shaking and knew the teacher would remind him how stupid he was, and she would point at him like the other teacher.
When the teacher signed Nader’s homework, she smiled. Nader looked to see what she wrote and saw the word “Excellent work.”
Nader worked very hard and finished grade 3 with an excellent result. He passed all the years with great marks. He finished university; and got a scholarship to the University.
A single word of “Excellent Work” changed Nader’s life.
It was an encouragement for Nader to become successful. Why don’t we use great words towards our children, students, and human beings?
A Voice from Iran 
Good morning, a beautiful lesson here.
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Good morning from Toronto. Thanks so much for your kind visit.🌸🌺
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What horrible teachers he had in those first two years.
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Yes, I’ve heard and seen many of these teachers unfortunately. We need encouragement to be able to believe in ourselves. Thanks.🌺🙏🌹
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🙂
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Wonderful story Ma’am 💕
It reminds me of my primary school. I wasn’t good in mathematics, but due to the encouragement of teachers I could pass the subject with good marks. I didn’t use to get good marks in maths homework. In fourth grade I started taking personal interest in improving my maths. It was the first time when I got a *very good* remark in my maths notebook. I was over the moon. I showed my notebook to all of my friends and coming back home I saw my first *very good* so many times. Since then I never got less than 90% in mathematics 🤗
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Wow that was a wonderful share, thanks so much. Encouragement works 100 percent.🌺😍🌹
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A former school mate of mine named Beppo had to repeat the third and fifth school year. The teacher had the opinion that Beppo was dumb. Then we became a new teacher, as big and heavy as a rock, behaving like a medieval landlord, but with a golden heart. Beppo never had to repeat a school year any more, he finished school with best notes. Now he has his own big painting and masonry enterprise…
Stay save, dear Laleh!
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Wow, what a great Share. Thanks so much I loved it.🌸🌹😍
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Encouragement goes a long way.
♥️♥️
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It’s the pest push for a bright future. Thanks Crissy you’re a sweetheart.🌺
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Reblogged this on Blue Dragon Journal.
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Thanks so much dear.
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Very beautiful . Positive post 👌👍👏👏👏
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It’s very unfortunate for the first year,to have a careless teacher,because majority of children have some good potential that a bad teacher could destroy it for ever.
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Love you.❤️
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Beautiful story as always. Commendable stories shared by you.
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That’s very kind of you dear. Appreciate your comment.🌸
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My pleasure 😇
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Everyone needs some meaningful and authentic encouragement. Today good words are cheap and fake, and children feel this.
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Yes kids today feel it more. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts dear.
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Hooray for the teachers that make every child feel special!! ❤
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Hooray indeed. Appreciate your comment dear.
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I loved this sweet story and lesson!
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That’s very kind of you dear. appreciate it.
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I am a educator. This story is true for many student’s who come across teachers who don’t go into the profession of teaching because its what they enjoy doing. I teach English and find creative ways to engage my students.
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Students are lucky to have you and kind others like you. Thanks so much sweetheart for sharing.
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I am also lucky to have my students who trust me to guide them toward their future goals.
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You’re nice indeed.❤️❤️❤️
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A beautiful story. As a former teacher, I know well how important positive feedback is to our students. It was such positive feedback from an English language high school teacher that built my confidence in my essay writing skills.
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And look at you, a wonderful author. Appreciate your share Rosaliene dear.
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❤
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A little kindness and thoughtfulness goes a long way. Here’s to more kindness and thoughtfulness.
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Appreciate your kindness dear. We all need encouragement in life.❤️
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I was a teacher, but I did not tell anyone that he would be none. Everyone has some talent, and the role of the teacher is to find talent and show the student its value.
greetings
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World would be such a wonderful place if there was many kind teachers like you my dear friend. Appreciate your comment.🌺
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I love your story. I am going to read your book soon.
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Appreciate your kind comment dear. Can’t wait to read your review.❤️
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Beautifully inspiring lesson. Creatively woven into a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing Laleh. 😊💜
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My awesome friend, thank you.😘😘😘
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Laleh, you’re certainly welcome
🤗💜😘
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❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you. 💜💜💜
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No child should be subject to a teacher who discourages and degrades him or her. How sad that indeed things like this happen. I was an elementary teacher for 24 years and saw a few unworthy colleagues and a few inept principals in my day. It was the desire to support and praise the good ones and send the nasty ones on their way that caused me to get my administrative credential and spend the next 12 years as a principal who encouraged the positive teachers, tried to help the ones who were struggling, and made every effort to show the scoundrels the door. No child should have to put up with a teacher who obviously is not cut out to be working with kids!!
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Wow that’s so amazing. I’m glad I have so many friends as a caring and kind teacher. World needs people like you my dear. Appreciate your share.❤️🌺
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Sweet story!❤
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Thanks sweetheart.❤️
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😊❤
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Indeed a single word of praise means a lot.
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I believe that. We need a little push everyday. Thank you.
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So true… Encouragement is so powerful. 🙂 Beautiful post, Laleh. 🙂
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Thank you dear, yes we all would do better with some positive encouragement in our lives. Stay safe.
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You’re most welcome. Stay safe too 😀
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Trovo molto interessante il tuo blog, i tuoi racconti così semplici e veritieri come pietre preziose.
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Awww sweetheart what a beautiful comment, appreciate your friendship.
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This resonated deeply, Laleh. Children are like tender plants. They need encouragement to grow and flourish. ❤
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Thank you Anna, our children needs a positive push ups especially in this wild world to survive. Have a great weekend.
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Dovremmo cogliere sempre il lato positivo dei giovani.
E se c’è una carenza va aiutato a costruire una fortificazione, non a lasciarlo nel buio.
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Exactly, they can easily lose hope and choose the wrong path. Thank you dear.
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Such a great and motivating story.
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Thanks so much dear. That’s very kind of you.🌺
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Excellent story, Laleh. So true!
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Appreciate it Janet.
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
YOWZA IN THE HIGHEST! 😀 WHEN I TAUGHT, I DID HAVE A FEW STUDENTS LIKE THIS—I HOPE I HELPED THEM!
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I’m sure you did. You are a good person.
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I’ll admit to that…by God’s grace and mercy!
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I believe you, LOL.
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😀
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Always good, different, informative
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Thanks dear, appreciate your comment.
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Thanks for another fantastic article. Where else may anyone get that type of information in such a perfect method of writing? I’ve a presentation subsequent week, and I am on the look for such information.
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