Ben talks about how lucky he feels when he is within a school and he mentions those “moments when you hear someone say aha!” Those moments really are amazing! I feel so lucky to be with the learners in my class and in my school, especially when I am a part of those aha moments. It truly is amazing to watch someone learn something new, to see that look in their eyes when the connection is made, when they have created something new, or when they are proud of themselves for a job well done.
Take a look at Ben’s vlog:
I LOVE being a teacher and I LOVE being in school…spending time with children and helping them find their passions, explore their wonders is…well, it is just amazing! I am so grateful.
A few weeks ago, I found out that I was successful in my application to be an FA at Simon Fraser University. I am so excited to spend time with pre-service teachers and am looking forward to the new experience, but I do worry that I will miss being in my own elementary school. I will miss being with my little group of 10-12 year olds when they get their first blog comment from outside of Canada, when they begin their first Genius Hour project or when they discover the strategy that works for them in Math.
My secondment starts in August and so I will have to soak in every moment with my students until then! Thank you for this vlog post, Ben. It is a good reminder to treasure our experiences in school and to remember that we are indeed fortunate to be able to work with these amazing, inspiring young minds.
So, in response to Ben’s original question: “I feel lucky to be within a school. Do you?” The answer is YES! And thank goodness I will still be in and out of schools regularly with my new position!
Why do you feel lucky when you are in a school?