Our district gave us the day today to prep for the upcoming changes from full-time CDL to hybrid learning. A big part of my prep for this change was moving out of my house and back into the classroom. I’ve been looking forward to this move since CDL began, but like all change there is some friction as well. Although never perfect, I developed a rhythm working in my home with my four children nearby. We had moments of big frustration: with the internet, with each other and with the situation. But we also had moments of joy: laughing around the island at lunch, enjoying a warm drink in the morning with whoever was up, listening in on each other’s classes.
In many ways we were pioneers, trekking our way through the unknown CDL territory and figuring it out together. Trials and tribulations, sure, but also joy at moving forward into new landscapes and understandings.
I’ll be at school full-time from here on out. Two of my children will be joining their school in a week and the other two will join school two weeks after that. We’re all excited but definitely feeling the feels of the upcoming change.
But as true pioneers, we move forward, onward. (and yes, I'm going to get family pictures back up on the wall 😊).
The photo adds so much- how you carved out a simple space in your busy hoe, among busy family. And you figured out how to teach from it! Haven’t we learned such interesting lessons this way? I hope the transition goes very well, for you and your family too.
ReplyDeleteThe photo adds so much- how you carved out a simple space in your busy hoe, among busy family. And you figured out how to teach from it! Haven’t we learned such interesting lessons this way? I hope the transition goes very well, for you and your family too.
ReplyDeleteSo much change this year, moving and moving and change change change! I've been remote this year with my 3 kids, so I totally get where you are coming from ... the struggles and also the little joys. I hope the transition goes well for everyone!
ReplyDeletewow big transitions both ways. It will feel different for you whole family. I am sure there was a lot learned during this time. It will be interesting to see what you take with you back into the classroom and what you and your family will miss as you all return to school buildings. Good Luck with the switch back!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy how the first three lines are about the future, ending with, "I’ve been looking forward" before moving into the complexities of the move by reflecting backward. Then you return to the future at the end - as it should be to show how you are living in the in-between. Beautifully crafted!
ReplyDeleteThe family time has been great, and your post captures the mixed feelings of reclaiming normalcy as well as having enjoyed the unexpected emotional closeness of proximity.
ReplyDelete