I wouldn’t say anything is impossible. I think that everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it and put the work and time into it. —Michael Phelps
Goggles and Independence
I love water aerobics, so when a new class called Deep Water Boot Camp opened, I couldn’t wait to join. It had been too many years since I had participated in a water aerobics class.
I still loved it, but I found myself struggling because of my contact lenses. I couldn’t do the number of reps I wanted to do because I needed to stop and make sure my contacts didn’t float away. I was disoriented as we swam burpees or short laps because I kept my eyes squeezed shut. I slipped off my noodle during the core balance exercises because water kept dripping into my eyes and my contact lenses would slip off.
Finally, I noticed that everyone else used swim goggles. As a former lifeguard and licensed scuba diver, I’m not a stranger to gear. I rummaged around my swim things and found my goggles.
At the next class, I secured my goggles and dove into the deep end of the pool, at once remembering the peace of swimming. I wasn’t worried about my contacts, but instead focused on my strokes and breathing. Throughout the class, I settled into a state of flow rather than anxious concern about losing a contact lens. It was glorious.
And it made me think about students. How often do they try to follow along but are anxious? How do we give them tools to become more independent? Independence can lead to peace, and it can be glorious.
One way for students to become more independent is for them to begin teaching one another.
Shine on,
Ruth Ayres
Editor in Chief
https://choiceliteracy.com/article/march-10-2023-students-as-teachers/
In what ways, do students have opportunities to teach each other, especially this time of the year?
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