Some comments that were heard included:
- What could it be?
- I think it is good.
- A cake?
- A Birthday cake?
- It's a toy.
- Please, can we open it?
- Oh, I'm so excited!
During our circle time we made a few guesses and then finally the time to open the box came! The box was filled with very special journals. One journal for each student. The journals are decorated and colorful sporting the child's photograph and first initial.
Through this process the children will learn that their words are written and read back to them. They stay the same and don't change. They have meaning. They matter! What a rich book of stories and memories you will have at the end of the year.