The New Normal
9/26/2020
Welcome to "The New Normal": Tackling new challenges daily, and adapting to the ever-changing world around us. Resilience Next week we will begin having art every other week! While this is a welcomed and exciting addition to our schedule, it made me think of all of the changes these students have had to go through in such a short amount of time. As a military child, I remember the good and bad about moving from state to state, interrupting what I knew and had become accustomed to. While each memory may evoke different emotions, overall, these experiences shaped who I am as a person today. I am hopeful, but know that things may not turn out how I expected. I am happy with what I have accomplished, but I know there is always room for growth. New experiences may be scary, but they make us wiser. According to the American Psychological Association, becoming more resilient not only helps you get through difficult circumstances, it also empowers you to grow and even improve your life along the way (2020). From big events like enduring a pandemic, to smaller moments, like changing a daily schedule, students are changing their beloved routines and stepping out of their comfort zone. Associating these moments of change with positive experiences will allow students see that future challenges will be manageable, even if they aren't easy. These kids have already shown how resilient they are by showing up to school everyday ready to learn and be with their friends, even if they have to wear masks and distance themselves. They have grown to understand that there is a larger purpose to these things we are doing to stay safe, and they have fully embraced what we have to put in place to accomplish that goal. My goal as their teacher is to guide them on this journey through uncharted waters. We may not know where this journey will take us, but we will be in it together. American Psychological Association. (2020, February 1). Building your resilience. http://www.apa.org/topics/resilience
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Jessica GrahamMs. Graham graduated from the University of Alabama with a BS in Early Childhood/Elementary Education, and is currently working on her master's in reading. She enjoys hiking, traveling, arts & crafts, and playing the ukulele. Archives
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