Cohort 04 · Spring 2026

Ran the inquiry circle with my fourth graders today. The prompt was simply what does stewardship look like in our classroom, and they carried the discussion for a full twenty minutes on their own.

Finished the third reflection prompt tonight. Writing about teaching as service clarified more for me than a whole term of lesson planning ever has. Recommend not skipping this one.

My quietest student led the closing reflection today, unprompted. I noted her exact phrasing in my journal so I do not forget. Sometimes the mission is just to hold the space.

Recorded my first mentored session this afternoon. Watching myself back was uncomfortable but useful. I talk over students more than I realised, especially in the first five minutes.

Tried framing today's math block around a single open question instead of a topic. Engagement doubled and I collected three pieces of student work worth adding to the portfolio.

Sharing a small win. A parent stopped me in the hallway to say her son now explains what he learned each day at dinner. The reflection routine is quietly reshaping the class.

Submitted my portfolio for review this morning. Ten months of practice notes, seven mentor sessions and one very tired teacher. Grateful for this cohort. See you on the other side.