School has started and we have completed 4 days. Our children are lovely as all children are but we have some with high intensity and needs. Maybe my teacher and I can teach them how to relax and chill. We have a lot of diverse needs and about half of them have English as a second language. Two don’t speak any English so that’s challenging but it’s amazing how fast they pick up English. It’s amazing to watch.
This is the first year that I’ve worked in school and have had the highest needs in Kindergarten. These children were all 1 when Covid hit so we are seeing huge amounts of needs in schools because of that. We remember how hard it was for us as adults well families were all isolated at home. No socializing outside with other children. The effects over the next few years well be profound.I hate that because it effects everyone especially the children.
The children that come to my class every single year I’ve worked at school has been children that need what I can give them. I was telling my teacher this past week that the experiences I’ve had in my Early Childhood Educator have made me who I am today. I’ve got amazing skills to help all children.
I’m looking forward to getting to know each of them and their families. Last week we just had half come in the morning and the afternoon so they have no idea there is more children coming. It will be busy this year but I’m working with an amazing teacher and I look forward to watching them grow.
My heart soars when I can spend time getting to know each of them. I love that some already come to me when they are unsure about things. I’m good at my job so we will work out what we need to. Here’s to next week.
Beauty from Ashes. 