I ended my first day back to teaching yesterday feeling like a boss. Rather, like a dumb boss.
Teaching Tuesday pt.1
Daily Musings 105 “imani means faith”
These principles that have been so prevalent in years past, are almost non-existent this year due to how differently school and our classroom function this year. This is a realization I didn’t make until very recently and now vow to change for the remainder of our time together. We can no longer gather and drum (and really get close and talk) the way we would have in the past, but on this last day of Kwanzaa that recognizes Imani (faith), I have faith that I will ensure my students are not denied these foundational principles of being (specifically as Black learners but as members of humanity as well), independently and together as a community.
Daily Musings 92 “Teaching Beyond the Surface”
One of the highlights of the 2019-2020 school year was being accepted into a leadership program with my teacher’s union for BIPoC (Black, Indigenous, people of colour) women in Ontario. Only 20 women are accepted for the program each year and I’d applied once or twice in the past, but wasn’t successful. Finally, it was my turn, my time. Or so I thought.
Daily Musings 91 “teaching in 2020: a timeline”
Today is the last day of school before the break. Baby boy had to isolate for 10 days due to cold symptoms which means mama's gotta stay home. Since I've been away from my students all week, I decided to do a quick google meet with them during snack time. I'm glad I did because after the break we may be under a full lockdown again. Likely, if last spring is any indication, I won't see many of my students faces again. Not for a while, anyway.
Daily Musings 89 “4 minutes🧘🏾♀️”
Lately, baby boy and I have added a four minute yoga session by Moovlee Monkey to his bedtime routine. Sometimes I’m the only one doing it, but I’m not complaining. More often than not, it’s the only movement my body does for the day, and it feels so good. It’s amazing what goodness can be packed into four minutes.
Daily Musings 81 “realist”
On this 25th last day of 2020 I’m grateful that I am able to see things as they are and not how I think they should or want them to be.
Daily Musings 70 “Friday night planning”
The week ended better than it started and for that I am thankful.
Daily Musings 69 “getting by”
In terms of the classroom it means I’m getting by as best as I can.
Daily Musings 68 “traditions”
I’m tired. This week has taken a lot out of me. I’m not drinking enough water. Likely not eating enough. My body is tight and sore to the point that it’s painful...
Daily Musings 67 “peace and stability”
It became official that we’ve lost one of our ECE’s (early childhood educators) to virtual school. I feel for this educator. Since the start of school in September, she has been bumped around from teacher to teacher, classroom to classroom and back around again five times. As she’s about to begin her sixth teaching assignment … Continue reading Daily Musings 67 “peace and stability”
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