There is always more being learned than what is written on the lesson plan. This one sentence is so reflective of my philosophy of teaching-- at any time, in any subject or activity, students are learning more than just academics. They learn how it feels to be successful, to be encouraged, to feel motivated to complete a task. On the other side, they may learn what it feels like to feel frustrated or incapable or absolutely uninterested. At all times as a teacher, I find it important to keep in mind these little lessons that aren't written in my plan book, utilizing opportunities to help students recognize and appreciate those feel-good moments, and recognize and work through those feel-bad ones. Academics are important, but learning how to enjoy learning, especially when it's difficult, is even more valuable.