I promised as I approached the school year:”I would experience the year and live it to the fullest with the students.” Today, this resolve was tested. Due to illnesses and other situations, the number of students dwindled to a handful. I decided to set lesson plans aside and just went with the flow this afternoon. It was an excellent choice. We enjoyed ourselves.
I used Kerpoof Studio, a site for reluctant writers. Students created stories as short animated films. At times, we were silent; while other times we shared and laughed. They helped each other with new technology and I learned right along with them. We had fun.
As I walked the river valley today, I reflected on the unplanned and the rewards offered in and by those moments.
Life–
What is it?
Moments separate;
Yet connected
Unplanned;
Yet orchestrated somehow
Beyond understanding.
Life–
An unmarked journey
Occasional missteps.
Hope against hope
Can I see around corners?
Over hills?
No,
So, accept faith
Feel, sense, rather than see
A gentle hand
A soft light illuminates each experience;
Each step in life.
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Teacher as Transformer 