liked.The beauty of teaching lies in that we can think about how we can keep that from happening again.We can learn from our mistakes,and it is essential that we help our students to learn this,too.If we can find positive things to say to students who have had a "bad day",we can help them realize that they can make a fresh start during the next class. Then,seeing them making progress,we will feel fulfilled too. Philosophers and poets have long recognized the importance of fresh starts,or beginnings.The 5th century B.C.Greek philosopher Plato stated,"The beginning is the most important part of the work."John Dryden,the 17th century British poet,reminded his readers of the importance of beginnings both in nature and in art,when he wrote:"By viewing Nature,Nature's handmaid Art.Makes mighty things from small beginnings grow."2 liked. The beauty of teaching lies in that we can think about how we can keep that from happening again. We can learn from our mistakes, and it is essential that we help our students to learn this, too. If we can find positive things to say to students who have had a “bad day”, we can help them realize that they can make a fresh start during the next class. Then, seeing them making progress, we will feel fulfilled too. Philosophers and poets have long recognized the importance of fresh starts, or beginnings. The 5th century B.C. Greek philosopher Plato stated, “The beginning is the most important part of the work.” John Dryden, the 17th century British poet, reminded his readers of the importance of beginnings both in nature and in art, when he wrote: “By viewing Nature, Nature’s handmaid Art. Makes mighty things from small beginnings grow