They plan their schedules and they arrive early to get a spot because their TEACHER is AMAZING
There is lots of catching up before they begin as most of the group has physical or family "stuff".
"My husband has been struggling since the diagnosis...." "The cruise was incredible...." "I'm not sure when I will be back as I will have to help with he grands...."
"My husband has been struggling since the diagnosis...." "The cruise was incredible...." "I'm not sure when I will be back as I will have to help with he grands...."
Yet, they move deftly and begin to smile as they enter the pool as the from long ago and yet familiar music begins. Their AMAZING TEACHER along with her smiling students begin to sway as the music plays....
"Beautiful," the AMAZING TEACHER says (I think she really means it) and the group sways, scoops, and sings along, while smiling.
They leave with a with a smile because the TEACHER is AMAZING.
2 comments:
A toast to all the amazing teachers out there! We wouldn't be who we are today without them. Your piece captured the singing and community of an ideal elementary classroom.
Anita, yes, to all the amazing teachers who can invite this kind of engagement, including catching up with the authentic learning. Beautiful!
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