Saturday, April 30, 2016

Celebration: Lemonade is a Quest

II’ve been writing this post for the past week. Each day as my students prepare to open for business. I am so proud of each student as they step up to create posters, commercials, announcements along with counting raffle tickets.  To be honest, I rarely needed to step in and use my "teacher talk."  Realizing it's the end of the month again, I've been thinking about my OLW: quest. I appreciate the reminder to focus on the positive throughout the week in both my personal and school life.  Thanks to Ruth for the reminders to celebrate weekly.  


Our lemonade stand is my celebration. OMG (is that allowed in the blogging world?) it has been an amazing journey. Thursday we had our last meeting with principal.  I couldn’t have been prouder as every student shook his hand and thanked him for coming in today. The schedule is set after a zillion revisions including selling to our preschool unit to the supplies; which are loaded on the table. With this past week being state testing there was a rainbow in the afternoon as they finalized the plans for our stand which is opening this Tuesday and Thursday.

It’s been a “quest” for me although one without a road map.  I wasn’t sure several times what the class vote would be when making huge decisions. Sitting back and listening not adding my voice to the conversation wasn’t easy; however I am thankful that I did.  I have received several parent emails expressing how much their child is enjoying the process.  It’s so much fun when students enter the classroom saying, “Only four more days until we open for business.”  It’s been an amazing 




14 comments:

  1. Good for you for letting the students lead. That's terrific, Maria. And best wishes on opening day, and the days following.

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    1. Thanks Linda I always appreciate your comments on weekly Celebrations. I will post a follow up :)

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  2. What a great celebration, Maria! I'm sending well-wishes for your Opening Day next week. An excellent question, to be sure!
    Ruth

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    1. Thanks Ruth it's been an exciting few weeks in Room 234 next week will be the icing on the cake for their learning.

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  3. A lemonade stand?!?! AWESOME! Can't wait to hear about opening day! What a terrific experience for students and teachers alike!

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    1. Thanks Michelle - today was crazy as we put the finishing touches on it for tomorrow.

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  4. What fun! I can't wait to read about how it went, Maria - what a great experience for your kids...and you :)

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    1. I never saw the learning that would happen for me. It's been a great learning experience and helping me to think differently about open ended applications.

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  5. It sounds really exciting to watch your students in this project. Hope the days you are open for business are great!

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    1. We're opening tomorrow- students could hardly contain themselves as I posted the master schedule.

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  6. I can't wait for the follow up. I hope you guys have fun!

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    1. For sure.....another Saturday celebration.

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  7. What a great experience for your kiddos. I'm excited for the next few days when they open for business.

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    1. Thanks we are all getting excited. I had to purchase a new bright yellow shirt for the day. :)

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