May 26 2010
Last Week of School
The last week of school deserves special planning and sensitivity so that children experience both closure and an understanding of where and what they will be doing after their last day of school. Even if it requires phone calls to each child’s home, it is necessary for the teacher to be as informed as possible so that he/she can help each child to be ready and to feel confident about his/her next step in life’s journey. During this week, it is important for boys and girls to review the 2009/2010 school year, help pack away books and supplies, and say goodbye to each other, support staff, and other teachers. It may be a grand time to celebrate children’s birthdays that occur during the summer months, have the kids create Father’s Day cards/gifts, and write/dictate stories about their favorite or least special school experience. It is also a wonderful time for the teacher to spend a few minutes with each of the children in order to praise his/her accomplishments, applaud his/her trials, express confidence in future endeavors, and relay at least one memorable incident that occurred during the year. If you are able, it would be awesome to send a class picture home with each student and would be super to include a little note expressing how fortunate you feel to have been their teacher.
Some favorite stories to read this week include:
- Margaret the Magnificent by Donna B. Mavrides
- Only One You, by Linda Kranz
- Thank you by David Milgrim
- I’m Thankful for Each Day by P.K. Hallinan
- That’s what a Friend is by P.K. Hallinan
- Whoever You Are by Mem Fox
I look forward to hearing from my readers this summer as I enjoy, relax, and plan for the upcoming school year. If you would like to purchase The Magical Moments Curriculum Guide or any of my picture books, please let me know and your selections will be mailed directly to you.
Happy summer to all,
Magical Educating!
Donna Mavrides
Magical Moments
www.magicalms.com
