Workloads

We had some teacher meetings this morning and discussed some of the concerns we hear from parents. One thing we are hearing is that some are finding the workloads sent to be kind of heavy and people are stressing a bit.

No need to stress it. I get it, I'm stressing trying to preparing it all. We are trying to keep everyone happy and you will have to find the balance at home. I've also heard from friends who have kids at other schools who complain their kids teachers aren't doing much (my own child included). 

Remember there are no deadlines, no due dates. Personally, with math I have to put lots out there because I am building units of work and much of it is interconnected. It's scaffolded where I have to build the lessons to lead to the next topic. What is in their math workspaces are lessons within an entire unit, so yes it does look like a lot because everything is there for them to hopefully do on their own and with your guidance. Whereas, we would take a month or so to get through each unit in class, it is now mostly all out there for them to tackle on their own.

There is no happy medium for everyone with too little or too much. Have them work on what they can when they can. If something doesn't get done, it doesn't get done. Teachers are giving you options of what they can do.

Thank you again to those who have been sending photos and videos of your children and families doing projects at home. They look really fun so that's why I sent out the Minute to Win it Challenges to the students to design at home and try on you.

Hang in there everyone and don't let the school work bring you down!