I have been back to work for a little over a week. It was tough to leave my little boy all day, but he is doing well and is the school pet at his daycare.
Today I did a writing lesson that my students really enjoyed and was authentic. I get so tired of asking children to respond to stories (when is the last time you did that? College?) and fill-in silly sentence starters. I am always on the look-out for "real" reasons to write. Today was the perfect example. My students loved my sub (as did I) so I explained to the children that sometimes people are far away and we can stay in touch with them by writing. I shared the example of my Grammy who is very hard of hearing so she does not answer the phone, does not like computers, and lives 3 hours away. I write to her several times a year so that we can stay in touch. Each child wrote a letter to my sub today. They shared things that they missed about her, thanked her for teaching them various things and shared their overall sadness at her departure. It was so meaningful to them and I know she will love the letters as well. Forever keeping my eyes open for "real" writing opportunities. What do your kiddos write about?
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