First-Grade Students Apologize to Teacher with Heartfelt Letters
A teacher from Tondo, Manila, shared how her first-grade students apologized for being troublemakers by giving her handwritten letters.
Recently, Chen Maglajos or chenmaglajos, a TikTok user, shared a touching moment with her first-grade students when they apologized in the sweetest way after making trouble. The kids, feeling guilty about their behavior, wrote her heartfelt “sorry letters” that melted her heart.
The incident happened during a school activity where the students became rowdy, leading to pushing, fighting, and even some crying. Back in the classroom, the teacher firmly addressed their actions, explaining that while she was upset about their behavior, she wasn’t angry with them as individuals.
“Sobrang gulo at kulit ng mga pupils ko. Nagsuntukan] tulakan at may nag-iyakan. Pagkabalik namin sa classroom ay pinagalitan ko sila,” Maglajos said.
After the lecture, she stepped out briefly, and when she returned, she received a handwritten apology letter from her students.
“Pinaliwanag ko na, ‘Galit ako sa pinakitang ugali nila pero hindi ako galit sa kanila.’ Umalis ako saglit para mag-CR, pagbalik ko nakita ko sa mesa ang mga ‘Sorry Letters’ nila,” she added.
The teacher was moved by their effort, even if their writing and spelling weren’t perfect. She appreciated how sincere and thoughtful the kids were, showing they understood the importance of taking responsibility for their actions.
“Ang cute din kasi kahit ‘di pa masyadong maayos ang pagkakasulat at spelling ay nararamdaman ko ang thoughtfulness at intention ng mga bata,” she explained.
For her, it reminded her why she chose to teach in the first place. Her experience showed how young children are capable of learning meaningful lessons about accountability and empathy.
“Naiyak ako at niyakap nila ako. It is one of the things that keeps me going sa aking profession,” Maglajos added.
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