The gentle touch

by Ardeth Greene Kapp

The Gentle Touch shares some very special teaching moments that offer new insight into the delicate balance of discipline and humor, self-esteem and humility, enthusiasm and caution, that every teacher deals with. It offers actual moments of learning with the accuracy that will allow the reader to experience for himself the importance and emotion of each situation.

104 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1978

Reviews

[Laurie Moreland · Rating 3 out of 5]

In honor of her passing, I dug out this book by Sister Kapp which my mother had given me as I embarked on my teaching career. I appreciated the influence Sis. Kapp had on me as a young woman in the young women program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was an inspirational book to me then as I read about her teaching experiences. Upon rereading it over 40 years later, it seems so far removed from teaching nowadays, with how much the profession has changed. The main points ring true, but the stories seem like a different world.

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is Sister Kapp's first book.....she shares mostly experiences about her days as a school teacher. I learned so much and even shed a tear or two. It felt like I was peaking into her journal...very personal and interesting experiences. Her niece, Shelly, is a friend of mine, so I always get a kick out of the Shelly stories. The one about Shelly's Halloween witch costume is really funny. Also, there's a story about Shelly making her Aunt a crafty Christmas gift (a yarn-woven hot pad), and it was hilarious.

[Don Stanton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anecdotal, along the lines of a modern Aesop. A very pleasant read with common age situations.
It’s Uplifting and sometimes a little melancholy. Nice writing, comfortable style, reminds me of a hot bowl of stew on a wintery day.
This will never become a classic but will remain good choice to read between epics.

[Ami · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Ardeth Greene Kapp. I love her gentleness and humbleness. She teaches without lecturing and preaches a sermon, without moralizing in her simple stories. This book talks of simple truths in children- and adults who were once children.

[Tamera · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved her experiences that she shared in her book. Amazing things can happen when you build trust and have true concern for someone else.

[Armatstorage · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very good book for teachers of children. Times have changed a lot since it was written, but there is still much to be gleaned on loving and helping children in this book. 104 pages long.

[Tonya Fridley · Rating 4 out of 5]

She warmed my heart and provided me more insight in how to be there for a child. I could feel her genuine love she has for those she encounters.

[Nicole Stanton · Rating 4 out of 5]

How we miss Sister Kapp wisdom!

[Sulari Vincent]

Qur’an: Chapter 33 – The Coalition, Verse 69, 70—
You who believe, do not be like those who abused Moses. God cleared him of what they said. He became outstanding with God. You who believe, heed God and speak straight to the point.