Long-time lurker, first-time thread-starter (pom bears, T-Rexing, fatballs, MNHQ etc. Ahem). Just wanted to start a thread here because I don't think anyone else will understand.
I'll just come out and say it: I am really going to miss the White Rose Maths man.
Two primary-age DCs, been doing daily White Rose Maths videos the school have sent home with them since mid March. Sometimes I've engaged, sometimes he's just been there in the background with his voice like honey, and his cheery, reassuring tones... 'Hello again. Counting in fives today.' 'Hello again... area and perimeter today!' But he's always BEEN there, through the flour not coming, through the rainy days, through the swingball taking three weeks to arrive...
I'm going to the ritual of the Flashback Four. I already feel adrift without my daily dose of 'Pause the video and have a go yourself... did you get them all?' Yes, White Rose Maths Man, I did.
It's not just a lockdown crush before you all tell me to 'Leave The (poor) Bastard (alone, FGS)'. I think it's like when people fall in love with their therapist. White Rose Maths Guy has seen me through some tough weeks.
Can anyone relate? And is there anything about home learning you will miss? (Don't all rush at once.)
No haters please. This is a safe space in which to share your admiration for White Rose Maths Man and others like him. ;-)
PS I considered an AIBU but didn't think I could bear to put White Rose Maths Man to the vote. Too painful.