Well, a “week of why” is in the books, so to say. As I pledged on Monday, I provided a “why” for every tASK I put in front of my kids this week. And, as I shared on Monday, I aim to make this standard practice moving forward–habit to routine to ritual. At the moment, it is still in the habit stage, but I am committed to seeing it through to ritual. Just like my other rituals (My Room Messages, Sappy Sy Rhymes, Smiles and Frowns) “Why, Sy?” will have a permanent place at the table.

Does it matter to the kids? Not sure, in this distance model, it’s hard to know. They see it/hear it on a Screencastify video, so I am unable to gauge their initial responses. Today, I am going to ask them for feedback, both generally and specifically on my approach and its impact on their experience. It is my earnest hope that they find value in the rituals. I hope they matter to them. If they don’t, that might be hard to swallow because they matter to me. I guess we’ll see. The worst that could happen? I will have some reflecting and bettering to do, but that’s kinda old hat by now.

Its own ritual.

Happy Friday, all. Have a great weekend. See ya back here on Monday.

Do. Reflect. Do Better.