Two Sides Of A Road
I've been working inside classrooms filled with kindergartners again this year. I did it at the end of the school year last year as well. There I was more or less scared I was doing something wrong. More then likely was. But I seem more relaxed this year and take my time to watch just what kids do and how they interact.
With me, other teachers, or just with each other.
One child seems wanting to do things but worried about doing them wrong. What a horrible outlook for someone so young. Is there really a way to do something wrong when you are playing? At least that age of 4-5 year old?
So at first not really wanting to play with the blocks he would just watch what others were doing. After a few days he started to play with the same things I was. Constantly asking, "Okay?" but in spanish. Not that it matters much what language. Feels to me that the father isn't around however this is always more clear in little girls then guys.
What is the things that a father can offer that a mother never can? His constant question made me think that is exactly it. Where a mother will brood and protect her young a father doesn't worry the same way. Closer to fearing the exprences that life is wonderful for giving won't happen. Stranding and waiting to pick put those pieces if things don't work out. It's okay.
And really, it is.
With me, other teachers, or just with each other.
One child seems wanting to do things but worried about doing them wrong. What a horrible outlook for someone so young. Is there really a way to do something wrong when you are playing? At least that age of 4-5 year old?
So at first not really wanting to play with the blocks he would just watch what others were doing. After a few days he started to play with the same things I was. Constantly asking, "Okay?" but in spanish. Not that it matters much what language. Feels to me that the father isn't around however this is always more clear in little girls then guys.
What is the things that a father can offer that a mother never can? His constant question made me think that is exactly it. Where a mother will brood and protect her young a father doesn't worry the same way. Closer to fearing the exprences that life is wonderful for giving won't happen. Stranding and waiting to pick put those pieces if things don't work out. It's okay.
And really, it is.