I sure wish the state would have decided to end the school year earlier than May 22. It was mentioned by one of my kids’ teachers, that it was being considered, but apparently that vote got turned down.
so, here we are, having to complete the remainder of the school year, as originally scheduled. This is the most challenging thing that parents and teachers both, have had to manage yet. The kids are OK.. It’s still the same work, whether it comes from teachers or their parents, but it’s us adults who have more responsibility and accountability here. This is not an easy breezy situation.
I have one child who shuts down at the sight of any writing assignment, or anything that looks complicated, or requires a lot of thought and time. He definitely doesn’t like to show his work. He claims he knows it, so why should he have to write down the details? so, that’s fun.
The other kids manage to get their work done, with little to no complaining.
Still, there is a lot of school work to do, zoom calls, some daily, art and P.E. are now added in the mix. There is not that much time available in my day to make sure every single expectation is met. We are here, doing the best we can, on the daily.
I thankfully have my step-sister, who has graciously made herself available to help me in my dire times. She spends about 2 1/2 hours here with the kids, doing the main instruction.
If there is something that doesn’t get done, which is rarely, then I will help with that.
We are managing, not thriving by any means, but who is, during this very interesting time in life?
We are here. We are in this together. We will get through this.. I’m sure we have all been hearing these sayings.. We just need to make sure we breathe, get fresh air, sunlight, exercise, and eat some yummy food. 🙂
All in a Day 