A few notes from my visit today to Nash Elementary School in Kenosha, WI. (Pictured: Teacher Cara Gorr reads Searching For A Starry Night to the class.)The kids and 4th grade teacher Cara Gorr finished reading Searching For A Starry Night, A Miniature Art Mystery in class.
Fun to see whom they picked as the thief of the miniature painting, a replica of Van Gogh's "Starry Night." (It was about half and half favoring the housekeeper and the gardener!)
Today, I signed copies of the book for students and shared my miniature Candy Box Room which they thought was "sweet!" (Sorry, I couldn't resist. ha!)
(Pictured: Blackboard image)
I also asked the kids to name their favorite parts of the book. A couple replies:
"When Petey ran to get the key from Mr. Jensen, I imagined it. It looked funny." - Josh.
"When Petey ran away with the keys at Mr. Jensen's house cuz my dog alwasy runs away with stuff." - Kaitlyn.
** Next, I'll share some interesting lessons and how the kids answered the class questions. I even learned a few things and new ways to look at things, too!
Good idea, Christine, taking a picture of the teacher reading your book to her class. Aren't fourth-graders delightful?
ReplyDeleteYes this was fun. First experience and this age is great. They're still excited and in awe of stuff. Really great.
ReplyDeleteYour school visit sounds fun, Chris. I can hardly wait for my own school visits.
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