One of my classes on Wednesday was particularly challenging—a class full of hyper second-graders who needed a lot of hands-on activities to stay engaged. Four of the boys acted especially crazy, and if the teacher walked out while we were teaching, they went berzerk. They would talk and do their own thing during every character class we taught. We were at a loss for how to keep their attention.
How can I reach them? How can I teach them, and show them 
that I really care? I asked God for His wisdom, and He put it on my heart to learn our students’ names. That was going to be a challenge, because we have at least six classes on Wednesdays and a lot more throughout the week. But I decided I would do it. And we finally got the names of the kids in our second grade class.
That week when we walked into the school and saw our second grade students in the hall, they asked me if I could remember their names. I went down the list, one name at a time. They were all shocked. When it was time to teach their character class they were all so excited to see what we had to show them. They behaved very well, and listened attentively to what we taught them!
I thank God that He showed us the key to reaching these children. We all want to be special and valued as individuals. I thank God that He knows me by my name! Clarissa Chavez
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