In class today I will ask each student to write a letter and then our letters will be delivered to Macy's. Write your own letter to Santa today...
Letters to Santa
For every Letter to Santa that gets delivered to a Macy's store before Dec. 24th, Macy's will donate $1 to the Make a Wish Foundation. This is their annual Macy's Believe Campaign.
In class today I will ask each student to write a letter and then our letters will be delivered to Macy's. Write your own letter to Santa today...
In class today I will ask each student to write a letter and then our letters will be delivered to Macy's. Write your own letter to Santa today...
Newscaster gets bullied
The following video was shared with me by a student...
After receiving a harassing letter from a viewer, this newscaster stands up for herself against this bully and describes the overwhelming support she received from friends, family and other viewers. She addresses adults and children everywhere encouraging them to not let their self-worth be defined by bullies.
After receiving a harassing letter from a viewer, this newscaster stands up for herself against this bully and describes the overwhelming support she received from friends, family and other viewers. She addresses adults and children everywhere encouraging them to not let their self-worth be defined by bullies.
Man Learns to Read
The linked video shows an interview with a man who learned to read at the age of 89. It was so inspiring that I had to share it with my classes. This story shows that it's never too late to reach for your goals. More importantly it highlights an opportunity that so many of our students take for granted. I'm assuming that this man did not attend high school. After watching this video, one of my classes wanted to look at literacy rates across the world. There are people in other countries who are desperate for the opportunity to learn and some of our students resent the opportunity. As one student put it... "education is an opportunity - not an obligation!"
Another point I wanted to leave my students with is the realization that they have all accomplished so much already. I think all of my students know how to read. This is an amazing feat. When they start to feel that things are challenging, they should stop and give themselves a little credit for everything they've managed to learn and overcome.
Another point I wanted to leave my students with is the realization that they have all accomplished so much already. I think all of my students know how to read. This is an amazing feat. When they start to feel that things are challenging, they should stop and give themselves a little credit for everything they've managed to learn and overcome.
Nelson Mandela
"As I
walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I
didn't leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I'd still be in prison." ~
Nelson Mandela
After the passing of Nelson Mandela yesterday, I wanted to discuss with my classes who he was, what he stood for, and how inspiring his message is. After a good discussion I encouraged them to read more about him over the weekend.
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