10/07/2024
Private Academic Enrichment means meeting each child where they are ✨️
This pre-writing activity was not in my original plan. Although it worked on the same skill I wanted to build with my student, it was less of a challenge than previous work. Switching my plan allowed calmness and communication to enter the chat ❣️
You may have prepared a craft or activity for your child or your student that you KNOW they can accomplish because they have done it before..
When you take time, before starting any academic work, to realize how that child is feeling / where they are coming from / what has contributed to their mood or self-confidence, you may realize that what you planned for them isn't "appropriate"
Having internal peace and adaptability as the grown up in the room means that you can change your plan for your child, without shame or blame, without forcing or pushing them to work hard when what they need is a soft confidence booster
You'll be able to see the change in the child, or you'll find an opening for communication about feelings and an opportunity to build emotional/mental skills instead of forcing academic growth with negative feelings attached.
