ロックモンド・ダンバーさんのインスタグラム写真 - (ロックモンド・ダンバーInstagram)「Posted @withregram • @mrs_maya_dunbar So today Berkeley created/wrote her first poem! We used the Edgar Allen Poe magnetic poetry kit tiles to get her creativity churning. Initially I wasn't sure how things would go because she struggled to fully grasp the freedom that comes with writing poetically. But after about 10 min of just scooting various tiles around she flourished! An intended 15 min project turned into 90min WILLINGLY on her part. She didn't want to stop. As a writer, I am beyond proud and impressed by her instinct, her voice and maturity expressed through the written word. There are times I catch flack because I am so unapologetically proud and in love w being black and honoring all that comes with it. For teaching our children to have pride in our heritage, our ancestors and our culture. Some think they're too young or that race doesn't matter and shouldn't be discussed. But what I have learned is that black children THRIVE on knowledge of Self! They aren't embittered by being black they are uplifted by it. It's something they hold sacred. It guides them in all they do and speaks through their work. Every child speaks/expresses and works through some sort of lens or filter. As black children, that lens can either be one of white supremacy and denial or one of self preservation and love. I'm saddened when other black people think embracing blackness and all that comes with it is a burden or unnecessary. I view it as an obligation and an honor. Our history, our people, our very being, is one rooted in kingdoms and beauty. In triumph over tragedy. Watching her mind work on its own at 6 to create something that speaks so powerfully let's me know that we're doing exactly what we should. #blackhomeschoolers #blackhomeschooling #blackhomeschool365 #blackhomeschoolfamily #poetry #poetryofinstagram #educationmatters #educationispower #blackpower #blackfamilies #blackpride #writing #homeschooling #homeschoollife #homeschoolmom #blackhomeschoolmom」8月12日 6時07分