It was cool, rainy, and windy at times today. We are going to go through a couple of days of below seasonal and bounce back on the weekend. Today, a new parent was the parent-helper. She did a wonderful job and told me how much her child was enjoying our little corner of paradise. It warmed the heart on a dreary day.
The day broke
Cool and wet
Grey.
Able to dampen one’s spirit;
If allowed–
And let the dull prevail.
A glow emerged
Warmth radiates
Revealed in community.
In communal spirit
Discover my world
Leads me forward.
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About ivonprefontaine
I have been an educator for almost 20 years. Prior to that, I worked in private industry for 15 years, then returned to university to earn my education degree. For the past 11 years, I have been a co-creator of learning in a unique, progressive, alternative educational school of choice. Currently, I am engaged in a doctoral program at Gonzaga University in Spokane. A main theme in my learning there has been the roles of systems thinking, complexity theory, and organizational theory, and how they apply to education generally and the learning environment I share with students, parents, and colleagues.
Lovely Ivon… Hearts touching hearts; always a joyful result…
Yes, the hearts are what speak when the conversations of community are authentic.
A little gratitude goes a long way. A good reminder.
Yes it does. A little honey so to say.
I wish my grandson had had a teacher like you. When I went along, to be teacher’s help she sent me outside to restack and tidy the book cupboards !!!….not allowed in class or near the children!
Actually, that is still prevalent. I just happen to believe when people show to help they want to do something meaningful. At some point, that means interacting with the children. My experience has been parents, grandparents, and other members of the community have things to offer I do not.