We’ve been telling you about former New Yorker Karol Markowicz’s recent move to Florida and here’s an update on how the first day of *real” kindergarten went for her 6-year-old:
My 6yo was in 1st grade in NYC but the cut-off is different in FL and he's in K again, which makes me happy as I love that he will have a normal K experience. His first day was today and he came home very happy. A few minutes ago, his teacher called me to check in. (Cont)
— Karol Markowicz (@karol) January 5, 2022
Here’s the “OMG” moment of the thread:
Her: "He was great, really got into the rhythm of the class. And then we went to the rug…"
Me: "They go to the rug?!"
Her: "Yes, why?"
Me: "In NYC they try to keep the kids apart and he hasn't been on the rug…"
My 6yo listening: "Not since Pre-K"
Her: GASP.— Karol Markowicz (@karol) January 5, 2022
It was never just the masks:
I focus on masks but, again, masks are just one part of the equation. So much about childhood just got casually destroyed. This is wrong. We have to stop this.
— Karol Markowicz (@karol) January 5, 2022
And this has woken up other New Yorkers, too:
I didn't realize until now that my girl, 8, hasn't sat on a @NYCSchools rug for almost 2 years. Somewhat ironically, the science teacher just took away the class pet b/c children liked it too much. I think the teacher was pressured/ordered so I don't blame her.
— Josh Rogers (@JoshRogersNYC) January 6, 2022
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What have we done to our kids?
My sister in law taught 1st grade last year- no rug, no extra furniture, books could not be shared. At my preK toys could not be shared with other classes unless they were sanitized and then sat for a few days, everyone had their own glue sticks and paintbrush.
— Mrs. Teacher (@KarenAMaese) January 5, 2022
That’s just heartbreaking:
This just made me cry.
This isn't right. F*ck these people.
— Are School Masks Gone Yet? #MaskLikeAKid (@Fights_For_Kids) January 5, 2022
And here’s hoping there are many, many more days for Karol and her family like this to come:
So so happy for you and your children. Happy, happy joy, joy!
— Melissa Mackenzie (@MelissaTweets) January 5, 2022
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