Heartfelt Answer
>> Saturday, November 22, 2008
There is a practice of one way students answer a question at ESA that I'd like to share, a practice that works with intelligence, compassion and confidence simultaneously. It goes like this:
There is a practice of one way students answer a question at ESA that I'd like to share, a practice that works with intelligence, compassion and confidence simultaneously. It goes like this:
This morning I had the opportunity to attend part of the Fourth Grade Poetry Recital. I was very taken by the composure, clarity, and fun these students displayed in reciting their poetry. I was also touched- as I'm sure were the students- by the number of parents and relatives who came out for this event. Ms. Dodd told me afterwards that the students are very excited about going further with their poetry writing and performances, so stay tune for more in December!
Norah's newsletters always include a section where she relates what she overhears her students say throughout the week. So I thought I would share a few things I heard this afternoon at pick-up time:
Yesterday a fourth grader came into my office requesting "a time to meet with me." So we sat down today and she took out her list! I offered her some tea which she gladly accepted.
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