I’m a teacher assistant at a primary school, so having that one to one teaching bubble with my own children is lovely. I get to see their ability and understanding, teaching them in the best ways to suit their individuality.
Due to me being 7 months pregnant, I am classed as highly vulnerable to Covid-19 so my school does not want me back for safety precautions. I am very happy with that decision, I’ve never been so relaxed throughout a pregnancy, as both my previous pregnancies were in the Royal Air Force, which was most demanding at the best of times.
St. Hilary school has been fantastic with communication to parents and children; with online funny videos of themselves, story telling, singing, challenges and setting daily work online. It really gives the children structure and stability to get through each day positively. A sense of reassurance achievement at these worrying times.
In the afternoons we follow our chart we made, consisting of cooking, wildlife hunts, Lego challenges, pet play, science, art and crafts or on a Friday they can have free choice.
We look forward to the weekends when their Dad is off work, so we can spend quality time exploring our wonderful village. We have found so many hidden places, if it wasn’t for lockdown I don’t think we would of ventured out as much in our local area.
As a family we talk about what is going on in the world with lockdown, NHS, key workers, jobs, separated families, isolation and sadly much more. From this, we have learned how fortunate we are to be at home, with our family and with online schooling.
For now, I hope everyone has used this time as an opportunity for self-reflection, so that when we return to our normal lives, we will be more grateful, concerned and compassionate
Louise, Cohen & Jessica
Louise & family