C.S. Lewis once said, “It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.”
It has now been a year since the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic. I don’t know about you, but I’ve had my moments…
One of my coping strategies has been to write in my journal more often. Through writing, we process life. We sort out our thoughts. We relieve stress. We reflect and remember.
Do your students write a journal in class? An added benefit to our classroom journals is the connection that can be fostered between student and teacher. A sentence or two in response to weekly entries can have a profound impact: acknowledging feelings and interests, providing support and comfort.
This week, give your students time to look back and read previous entries. Students are often surprised at the content, the improvement in their writing abilities, or both.
Encourage your students to voyage inward: let them write!