Happy Thanksgiving Week! Yes, I get the WHOLE WHOLE WHOLE week off! Which means I can do some creating and blogging. I am thrilled! A few months ago, I shared a picture of my RAK bulletin board ideas. A few people requested that I go into more detail on my blog.
One of my goals as a classroom teacher is to create respectful 5th graders. I want my students to feel loved and excited when they walk into Room 20. My classroom theme this year is from the country song, Compass- “So let your heart sweetheart, be your compass when you are lost, you should follow it where you go”.
What are some ways I have been “teaching” my classroom theme and goals?
–Wonder by R.J. Palacio
–The Julian Chapter by R.J. Palacio
–Pay It Forward Catherine Ryan Hyde
–365 Days of Wonder by R.J. Palacio (We will start this in January)
–Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun by Maria Dismondy
I started my RAK Project playing this video by Bombshel. It was VERY powerful! My students were totally moved by the video and even clapped at the end. #ilovemy5thgraders.
For homework, each student went home and brainstormed different Random Acts of Kindness they have seen in their community. I had the students do this with their families. I was blown away by the responses the students returned the following day. Sorry! I have no pictures of the completed Graffiti Walls.The kids keep this page behind their binder and can add it to when they see new RAKs.
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Hi Friend! It was so good to read your blog post! I have got to tell you again that I am just SO PROUD of you and really admire your heart! Have a HAPPY THANKSGIVING week with your dear family and friends! Enjoy!:)