Nathaniel started a new school this year. He was the only newcomer to the Third Grade and I wasn’t sure how it was all going to play out. He’s pretty outgoing and pretty easygoing so I was optimistic that things would be okay but I wasn’t sure. As it worked out, he has been adjusting fine for the most part (thankfully).
There are many things I love about this new school but one of my favorite things is the Weekly Reflection letters he writes each Friday (I know it will come as a shock to you that I like exercises that help you reflect, he hee!) These lovely hand-written letters come in a lovely, colored envelope each week and contain tidbits from his week. He also writes a glow (something he’s proud of) and a grow (an area of improvement) each week.
These letters are the highlight of my week and I savor them. I am so grateful to his teachers for creating such a wonderful memento for this scrapping mom and giving the kids an opportunity to reflect each week.
Stories from 2017 is a year-long project for 2017. You can read more about my projects for 2017 here.
Terrific idea on the teacher’s part– reflecting on the week’s learning and activities, composing thoughts, and evaluating one’s progress. Kudos to her. And yes what a wonderful collection of letters you’ll have at the end of the year. And you can do something special to preserve them. Thanks for sharing.
yes! isn’t she awesome 🙂 so grateful for wonderful teachers. 🙂