School isn't all fun and games...just a little! :)
On Friday our class celebrated the completion of a paper chain across our classroom. Each link in the chain represented 100 minutes of reading done by 1 student in 1 week for his/her Reading Log. We celebrated by having a camp-out/pj party and a special reading day!
The day started off with me greeting each student at the door with "Good Night" and ended with eating popcorn, marshmallows, and other snacks under a tent built in the middle of our classroom. The day also included: sleeping bags, pillows, stuffed animals, PJs (some students even brought in legit suitcases!). We also had two surprise guests read their favorite books to us. Also, we had the special opportunity to have Olga's brother, who was visiting our school for the day, with us for a little in our classroom.
Even though the day was exhausting (we did everything but sleep!), and a lot of work for me, my aide, and several other teachers who pitched in (rolling up sleeping bags, sweeping up popcorn spills, helping students find lost slippers, etc.)...it was so worth it! It was fun to change into PJs, laugh and be silly with my students, and enjoy the special day with them!
I am so thankful to God for the growing relationship I have with each of my students and for each of their unique qualities.
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A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22
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