Hi all - I hope you all had a great weekend. Maybe you’re still having it - if so, what a luxury that is - because this goes out on a Monday morning, NZT :)
One of things that I’ve noticed since our middle daughter started school just over two weeks ago is how much she is delighting in everything new: the school, her teacher, the older kids, and also the learning. When her teacher asked her if she knew how to do something, she replied, “No, I haven’t learned how to do that yet.”
The teacher sent us a note, and how she revelled in the yet.
What haven’t you learned how to do yet?
What haven’t you done yet that you would like to do?
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Kia ora koutou, loving this week's kōrero and mihi to your tamāhine (daughter) for her "yet" whakaaro (thought, intention, idea).
I haven't got a motorcycle license yet.
I bought a 125cc bike to learn on and chose to sell it due to a life event. In terms of resolving a need for speed, returning to running seems like the best option. I will enact some interval training between the fence posts. Running makes me happy and usually entertains the local horses, alpacas and cows.
A delightful story to begin the week! How great that the teacher followed through so appropriately with exploration of the how, thus ensuring ongoing enjoyment of challenges and learning. Also great that the teacher connected with you to celebrate your daughter’s ‘yet’ statements.! I wish that more folk could retain this honest and open mindset as they age!
I was really appreciating that this teacher took the time to share this with us. It gave us a great insight into Miss5's attitude towards learning in a new environment. two weeks in, and she's loving it. Long may it last.
At 58, I am still wondering what I'll do when I grow up. Still lot's of 'lets' to consider and I am currently looking at the te reo journey as a European.
Kia ora koutou, loving this week's kōrero and mihi to your tamāhine (daughter) for her "yet" whakaaro (thought, intention, idea).
I haven't got a motorcycle license yet.
I bought a 125cc bike to learn on and chose to sell it due to a life event. In terms of resolving a need for speed, returning to running seems like the best option. I will enact some interval training between the fence posts. Running makes me happy and usually entertains the local horses, alpacas and cows.
Āku mihi, Charmaine
Thank you, Charmaine - next running phase update from me coming tomorrow :)
A delightful story to begin the week! How great that the teacher followed through so appropriately with exploration of the how, thus ensuring ongoing enjoyment of challenges and learning. Also great that the teacher connected with you to celebrate your daughter’s ‘yet’ statements.! I wish that more folk could retain this honest and open mindset as they age!
I was really appreciating that this teacher took the time to share this with us. It gave us a great insight into Miss5's attitude towards learning in a new environment. two weeks in, and she's loving it. Long may it last.
At 58, I am still wondering what I'll do when I grow up. Still lot's of 'lets' to consider and I am currently looking at the te reo journey as a European.
Wonderful consideration - I love the 'what I'll do when I grow up' thought. I often have the same.