The Sound of Joy
The Sound of Joy Like most of you, I have enjoyed watching the Olympics. My favourite moments come after the athletes win a medal. The look on their faces. The expression of joy, it makes my face smile. The sound of joy is loud and expressive. I remember times of joy in my own life. The moment after a child was born. Winning a competition. It is like senses are on alert and I can remember the place, the smell, I can think of the feeling, the amazement, the total experience. I remember the time, when I experienced joy in teaching. I was new to using play in learning. It was an overcast day. The 5 and 6 year olds were feeling trapped inside. I opened the doors and for the first time I introduced bubbles. They went outside on the covered veranda. Overcast days are great for bubble blowing. To this day, I remember the expressions of joy on their faces. I remember the sound of joy, th...