Back to the Virtual Classroom
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Typically, I don’t talk much about my teaching job here on the blog, but these are strange times. It’s the Monday after Spring Break and I’m supposed to be back in the classroom. Right now schools all over the country are canceling or opting to go virtual in an effort to slow down COVID-19. If you think for one second that teachers are going to kick back their feet and relax, well you probably don’t know many teachers. I want to get on my soap box for a second and give you the inside scoop on what my teacher life will look like for the foreseeable future.
We’re In Uncharted Territory
For the most part, teachers got into this line of work for one reason alone: we loving being around children. The energy that a classroom full of elementary school students gives off is contagious. While it can be very tiresome, I know I am my best self when I’m in ‘teacher mode’. Now that we’ll all be teaching from home, this is a brand new challenge. For those teachers out there you thought they have ‘seen it all’, I’m sure they never thought of this scenario.
We’ll Have To Get Really Creative
Particularly for elementary school teachers, we’re going to have to stretch the imagination of finding valuable work for our students. After an amazing conversation with my teammates, I was reminded the KISS rule. Keep It Simple. Teachers are nothing if not overachieving. We want to dive in head first and make the most rigorous and engaging lesson plans out there. Let’s get back to reality though, not all of our children will be able to be part of these daily lesson plans. Things are really going to be out of our control and that’s okay!
We Want Nothing More Than To Be With Our Students
In times like these, I want to be with my students the most. This is a difficult time for adults, so imagine how hard it is for the little ones to comprehend. Since our Spring Break was last week, I didn’t get the chance to talk my kids through this difficult time. If you have kids at home, I think it’s so important to keep them in the loop into what you’re doing and why. With that being said, I can’t wait to give them each a huge hug when we get back.
The Kids Are Going To Be Okay
This one is probably most important for me to hear. The most important thing to remember is that our kids are all going to be okay! Children are more resilient than we will ever give them credit for. I promise, no matter the situation you are facing, they will continue to learn. Whenever we get back to school, they will bounce back like they never missed a beat. My biggest advice for kids right now is to keep them reading and get them moving!
Whether you’re a parent, a teacher, or friend to a teacher, thank you so much for listening. We are all in such a strange place right now. I’m trying to stay optimistic and believe that society will come out better for it on the other side. Until then, thanks so much for joining me daily. I hope to get back to regular content soon!
Love from Florida,
Katie
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