Confidence is tested as the children move from their research articles into organizing and synthesizing those ideas in their own words--as best as each child can. Patience and focus have been tested as this work stretched over many days. As essays are finished, each child is struck with relief, then pride and, finally, joy.
My tradition is to do a little dance with each child as he or she writes that last word in the conclusion. Some kids love the jig. Some kids take off and run away giggling. Jennifer and I always make sure that their hard work is marked with a good mix of joy, humor and celebration.
The children can't wait to show you the writing moves they have made. We are all looking forward to celebrating with you this Friday!!
Equally important is to ensure that each day we get outside to blow off steam and just feel the joy in nature and good friends.
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| Getting the taste of our first real snow on our tongues! |
Aaaah, to be with a group of smart, talented, funny and rambunctious kids each day:
that's one of my life's greatest joys.
