As we have begun a new school year, there has been a lot of change. 5M thought about change recently when I brought up to them that I have had some struggles adjusting to my new morning routine. Last year, my son stayed home in the morning with my husband, but this year I have to bring him along with me to work. It has been different getting ready for my morning as a teacher having my child alongside me in the classroom, waiting to go to his preschool downstairs. I know with time, I will get used to this new routine, but it is taking a few weeks to really feel good and be productive with it.
After sharing this with my students at our Morning Meeting, some of them reflected upon change and how it affects them. We discussed all their summer travels and how some of them went halfway across the world, having to adjust to the time change. One student mentioned her transition on her trip to Korea. She said it was daytime there, but nighttime here, and she had to eat when she wasn't hungry, be awake when she was tired, and it was really hard. It took several days for her to get back to normal, and then it started all over again when she returned back to Cresskill. Many students connected to this, and we had a great discussion about it. We all felt good hearing that others struggle with change.
On the other hand, change is also really exciting! Although we can feel stressed or worried, it is okay to feel more than one way about the same thing. All of us are happy to be back at school; excited to be learning new things; and eager to get to know one another. Despite the adjustment I've had to my mornings, I am thrilled to be back at Bryan School, doing what I love. I also appreciate the time we spend at Morning Meeting able to share how we are feeling, good or bad. I encourage you to think about how you are feeling and share with us! Welcome back to school... It's going to be an awesome year!
