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Still, teacher
Still, teacher
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Book Introduction
A story of growth, progressing step by step, even if it's not perfect.

A wounded heart, a feeling of helplessness that has piled up,
And yet, I stand in front of the children again
A record of the teacher's healing and recovery!

“I wanted to stand in front of the children again.”

This book is an essay that vividly captures the time when an elementary school teacher, who had left the classroom due to hurt, helplessness, and burnout, returned to her children and regained recovery and hope.
The teacher's gaze is warm and honest, and it contains a firm faith that has been reached after wavering.
The journey of a teacher, laughing, crying, learning, and gradually rising with children, becomes a healing experience in itself.
I hope that teachers who are concerned about their identity and future as teachers, and those who are struggling because they lack the courage to get through the day, will find the warm, and sometimes cute, comfort this book provides.
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Prologue: Standing at the Pedestal Again

Part 1.
Return to the classroom, the first step toward healing


- “I wish next week would come soon.”
Sorting waste is fun - Sora-ge is here!
Trash Treasure Hunt - School Becomes Treasure Island
A flurry of evacuation commotion - Memories of the new era
Sorry, guys! - The butler's ramblings
Please, at least one of them will fly away - The Classroom Where Life Grows
I'm just happy every day - the excitement of Children's Day
Memorize the Order: Chicken Banana - A Classroom Turned into a Club
How to Get to Karaoke - Children's True Hearts Hidden Beyond Songs

Part 2.
It's okay for children and teachers to fail.


- “Learn it like this”
A Fresh Encounter - A Fragrant Day with the Children
Teacher, are you 100 years old? - The teacher's testimony
Books as Firewood - A Buzzing Book Concert
The Magic of the Pitchfork - The Music Teacher Who Can't Sing High Notes
It's okay if it's avocado - it's enough as is
A bug, a sad cry - between waiting and growing
Instead of "I failed," say "Let's try again" - the language of positivity.
If Tomorrow Is the Last - A Letter Written in Tears

Part 3.
A classroom where we face each other and open our hearts


- “I will only remember your pretty appearance for a long time.”
Thank you for waiting - a comforting gesture of clumsy sincerity
The Touch of a Surprise Gift - The Precious Heart in a Picture
Math is too hard - don't give up
That's a misunderstanding, guys - even misunderstandings become memories.
I'll miss you, teacher - Children full of love
Excited, frustrated, and excited - a heartfelt conversation to start the day
A rewritten answer - A stone in my heart
You must be very anxious - Crying Mom, Crying Teacher
You must be trying too - I believe again

Part 4.
The path we walk together, different from each other


- “It’s okay to bump into things sometimes.”
You grow up fighting? - Hangamba, a snack you eat when you're angry
Love Spoilers - Classroom Romance Scenes
The Silent Child - Children Who Grow at Their Own Pace
I'm Sorry - The Courage to Admit a Mistake
Can I go to the infirmary? - A place of peace of mind
Look at Me - Children Sending Signals
The kid stuck in Minecraft - Hanjun from our class

Part 5.
Still, hope stands above the wounds


- “I dream again today”
I listen to carols even in spring - a little festival for me
I have nothing I want to do - My dream is to be a rich unemployed person
The weight of three bags - between parents and teachers
The Children Who Saved Me - To the Teachers Who Endured and Lived
I want to bloom like a wildflower - a person who gives off a gentle fragrance
Dreaming of a Happy Classroom - Teacher's Day
It's Okay to Be Shaky - Anxious Mom
Becoming Each Other's Universe - The Children Who Waited for My Clumsy Me

Epilogue: The Unfinished Story

Into the book
There may come a time when you want to just sit down again.
When that time comes, I plan to take out my writing again.
I want to comfort those wounded hearts and share a little of the warmth I received from children with those who feel the same way.
I hope that even in difficult situations, you can smile for a moment as you recall happy moments.

--- From the "Prologue"

I want to share beautiful, hopeful words that will bring warm light to a child's world.
I believe that the words I say to my children come to me like sunshine and comfort my heart.

--- From "Somehow Karaoke"

When a child experiences failure, I want to be the adult who encourages them to view that moment not as a flaw, but as a starting point for new possibilities.
It's not that you have to be perfect to move forward, but it's the constant effort that ultimately creates the path.
Because the place where you fall becomes a classroom where you learn how to get back up.
--- From "Let's try again instead of "It's ruined""

Perhaps we all embrace each other's day with the same worries and longing, with the same joy and happiness, every time we call our child's name.
I sincerely hope that the tears we shed will one day turn into hope, and that we can grow together without growing weary.

--- From "The Weight of Three Bags"

The warmth of the moments we spent together made me remember the meaning of standing here.
Each day spent with the children was not just a simple moment, but a meaningful journey that quietly left its mark on each other's lives.
That trace of love raised me up again.
--- From "The Children Who Saved Me"

Publisher's Review
Learning again in the classroom
The warmth of life,
The courage to stand again

“The classroom is still a place where tears and rewards coexist.”

The author, who stood at the podium with the passion of a beginner, became exhausted without realizing it due to the worries and wounds that had accumulated over a long period of time.
After leaving the classroom, he confesses, "I felt like I could never go back to school."


However, on the day I went to school to submit my leave of absence extension paperwork, I unexpectedly made the decision to go back.
He mustered up his courage and entered the classroom again, where he met the children's eyes. He cautiously extended his hand, and the children warmly took it.
As we walked together, holding each other's small, strong hands, he found the strength to stand at the podium again.
I was able to cry and laugh with the children and grow one step further within the classroom.
The author says:


“As I continue writing this, my heart feels heavy.

If my story can help teachers who are going through a difficult situation,
I'm afraid this may sound like hasty advice.

So, while writing, I hesitated countless times,
“I wrote it down carefully, line by line.”

This book contains the sparkling moments I encountered as a teacher and a mother, as well as the feelings I held while spending time with my children.
I hope this book will not become another burden to those going through difficult times, and I hope it can provide a small measure of comfort and courage to any teachers who are determined to continue to walk with their children without giving up.
If you are a parent, you will be able to experience the sincerity of a teacher who is always by your child's side through this book.


This book whispers in the small but sparkling world of the classroom.
“It’s okay, you can start again.”
GOODS SPECIFICS
- Date of issue: September 17, 2025
- Page count, weight, size: 208 pages | 148*210*20mm
- ISBN13: 9791173554940
- ISBN10: 1173554947

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