March 13, 2013

Greetings!  Today is our Wax Museum and I am always amazed at how kids can surprise you with their perseverance,  dedication, and focus when something is important to them.  About a month ago, they chose a biography and began to read it and take notes on the life of their person.  Then they wrote a 3-4 minute speech and memorized the entire thing, paying attention to their fluency, body language, and expression.  They created props and a costume as part of the project, too.  Today, we set up the classroom like a darkened museum and gusts shine a flashlight on them to "bring them to life: in the guise of their person!

Some of the kids were behind on the project, even with a planning calendar, but when push came to shove, they got it all down! I'm so impresses with this group of 11 year olds!

Sincerely,

Mr. Weinstein