Am Not Coping

Hi again @Zoe7

Australian Colonial History - aw - I got that in year 3 through to year 9 - and I do remember something but I think I switched off from bordom until I realise my ancestors were safe in England and Ireland all that time - I have to be ironic about that

Actually I feel really British - but the good news is in Year 10 I got to learn Pacific History

Now I find History very interesting and I reflect that when I was young history seemed to me to be a lot of unrelated data and in my later life this started to come together into a "whole" which I find incredibly interesting

But how can we teach that to young minds?

I have an idea though - I remember making a diorama - in case that's the wrong word - I had a shoe box with tiny models in it - this was supposed to be a First Fleet.

When I taught CRE I did a lot of visual aids - suddenly the lights of interest have come on - teaching with visual aids got the kids attention - I guess you do this -

I am just grabbing bits of my memorial moments in the class room as a student and as a child - and when it came to British history I learned so much reading politcal literature of the time - you know - the great satirists

I am getting wound up - history - I love it

Colonial days though - the First Fleet, convicts, corrupt Government, aborigines and weather the colonials didn't understand

And only 3 lessons - if I can help with less than new ideas - please give us a hoy - otherwise - I wish you the best -

Dec

I will have to be really concise with what I end up doing @Owlunar - there is a curriculum to follow that I haven't completely looked up yet and I should have some planning from previous years (if I can find it). I am restricted in what I can use as I don't have access to the starboard (large monitor connected to the computer) or the computers the kids can use - it will need to be handouts mainly they can work from. I still have to think about that a bit more... I will wait until tomorrow though to discuss it with the teachers who also do DBT - they may have some planning all ready to go and can help me out to get started.

I will let you know though how I am going with it all.

HMorning @Zoe7 @Faith-and-Hope Thanks for thinking of me. 💜💖🌸🌷

Everything still feels like a nightmare.

Need to do something today though, even if it’s just the washing.

Eyes aren’t leaky so far, that’s something.

I hope you make it to the pool Zoe.

Uni has finished up here. When do you finish up Faith and Hope?

ill pop on here when I can.

☕️

As I said last night @Former-Member It is so good to have you back - even though the circumstances are still really difficult for you

I am resting up this morning before the pool - I really should go although I don't feel like it as after this week I don't know when I will be at work next week and that may mean it is a pool day so I will miss out.

Pop in when and if you can Hon - it is always lovely to see you here and we will support you in any way we can

Really good to see you too @outlander

Missed you. Was going to pop around the forum eventually and say hi.

Feeling vulnernable still.

💜💖☕️👋

I see our buddy @MDT is behind the support button - I hope your trip is going well - can't wait to hear all anout it when you return

I understand the not feeling like it bit @Zoe7 I have to push every day. It is hard.

Think I’ll try a shower to see if it helps me get motivated.

And another coffee.

Thankyou so much for making me feel welcome. 😘💖

Oh Hon you are more than welcome - it is a delight to have you back @Former-Member 💐🌷🌸🌺

I'll check in throughout the day to see if you have been about - in the meantime I will be sending you huge hugs to help you get through today