Known for... and a treat!

Yesterday while reading wonder, we came to the chapter titled "Known for" in which August talks about what he is known for.  I used that as an opportunity for students to write about what they are known for.  I loved reading their thoughts on themselves- I highly suggest this activity even if you are not reading the book.

A student of mine made me some beautiful gluten free cookies!!! I loved them and perhaps, maybe I ate them all too!!

They Clapped...Twice

I am already having so much fun with my new class this year.  They are full of compassion and respect for one another.  Friday, this past week, as I was reading a book aloud to the them they clapped...out loud...all together...in unison...to cheer for a character in the book WONDER.  They did this, not once, but twice!  I wanted to cry right then and there! If you haven't read this book- you are really missing out and need to read it.  If you have read this book, then they clapped in the middle of the book while reading Jack's point of view.  I am so proud of my class that they get it! They not only  get it, but they cheer for others for standing up to the right thing.  I am in awe and love of this class!!!