What's Missing...
4/17/2020
As we move into the sixth week of home learning, things are starting to fall into place. Routines have been established, tech problems have been addressed, and we've settled as well as we can into this new normal.
But something is still missing. At PNA, we are so blessed to be able to "see" our students everyday via online meetings. We soak in their voices and watch as the personalities we've come to love shine out through our screens. We laugh at their jokes, their antics, and their love for fun and smile as they share their lives with us. But something is still missing. We have found amazing resources out there - apps that allow for online simulations, virtual field trips into the farthest corners of the world, platforms that allow us to share and connect digitally. And finally I know what's missing. It's that connection between students and teachers, the one that gets nurtured and developed all year long, the one that happens as you develop a face to face relationship. It's the quick hug in the middle of the day, the inside jokes that belong to just our class, the simple fact of sharing a snack together. While I am truly grateful for the opportunities to continue teaching remotely, to continue to provide instruction as well as I can, and to continue to nurture the connection that we still have... I miss my kids. Comments are closed.
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Marcella HitchcockMs. Hitchcock teaches second grade, is a mom of two, an avid reader, lifelong learner, and a seeker of sunshine! Archives
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