Not the Plan. Better.

This morning’s lessons were full of laughter, action and giggles.

They practiced songs and rhythms for tomorrow’s co-op day and we read through some stories, which they proceeded to act out when we were “supposed” to be picking one to present to the group.

While my first instinct is to rein it in and get everyone to settle down, I know that it is these moments that THEY will remember. And it wasn’t disrespectful or disruptive behaviour. When looked at through the eyes of someone without a checklist and a pre-existing vision of today’s lessons, it was them living into education. They were living into the stories, songs and verses and trying them on for size.

So while today didn’t go exactly as planned, it was better than planned. These hooligans enjoyed every minute of it.

And isn’t that what we hope and strive for in education?

Until next time,
Marina