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‘Fort Night’ Organized By Kindergarten Teachers Brings Back Laughter & Sense Of Togetherness
The kids and teachers talked, shared their lockdown experiences and watched YouTube videos on tension and weight as the kids snuggled under the fort built using blankets.
“Go out and play” changed into “Stay home for safety” about two and a half months ago worldwide, and kids accommodated to the change way better than any of us. From thoughtful efforts towards COVID-19 affected species to staying home obediently, they are no less than heroes.
But they’re missing their friends, school, teachers, and outdoor activities too! Teachers, from pre-kindergarten to second-grade teachers, at USA’s Veazie Community School, organized a cosy Fort Night over a zoom call for their students. About 70 students joined the call, enjoyed activities and shared an hour of laughter, happiness, and giggles with one another.
The kids and teachers talked, shared their lockdown experiences, and watched YouTube videos as the kids snuggled under the fort built using blankets. “Their smiles, laughter and excitement was the melody that made us remember what we are all missing. We knew that night that no matter how hard we try, a school cannot be replaced with a computer screen. There is so much more to a school than lessons,” said Laurie Kimball, one of the primary teachers.
Kimball, informed that she and her colleagues came up with the idea when they were brainstorming for activities that would engage as well as help in remote learning. They had assigned lessons about building the fort and were informed about activities a week prior to the night.
The teachers and parents agreed on a point that one hour of Fort Night made kids and all of them forget about the pandemic stress. It brought back the feeling of togetherness.
After the kids logged off, the teachers stayed online and shared how much they miss seeing and learning with children. Kimball shared that it hasn’t been easy on teachers and talking to her fellow primary teachers 6 times a day to think of ideas or share emotions helps her sail through this difficult period. “We’re trying so hard to find creative ways to make remote learning fun for the students. We have this unbelievable bond with them. They’re our kids forever,” said Kimball.
It’s just lovely to see how teachers from around the world are trying to keep up the spirits of their students while they struggle with their own swinging-like-pendulum emotions about the uncertainty.
Source: Bangor Daily News