We live in the world of right now.
Need an instant answer? Google it.
Want dinner? DoorDash it.
Need that new sweater instantly? 1-Click it.
You can have everything you want instantly.
But what about what you need?
What you need might take some time.
It might take some practice.
What you need may require some rehearsal.
Disney gets it.
Before the gates open, they rehearse.
Cast members become guests.
They test systems and smooth the rough edges.
They understand that a seamless experience isn’t an accident.
It’s actually an orchestra.
What if educators embraced this?
Imagine teachers “rehearsing” a new lesson.
Fine-tuning their delivery, and anticipating student questions.
This isn’t about scripting every word.
It’s about intentionality.
Try out that science experiment beforehand.
Practice the tricky transition between activities.
Rehearsing is doing the work before the stakes are high.
And it’s not just for teachers.
Students need rehearsal too.
Mastery comes from repeated effort.
We can’t be seduced by the world of right now.
Instead, embrace the power of rehearsal.
It’s not glamorous.
It takes work.
But it helps us get what we need.
And it helps to build lasting impact.
Rich