Saturday, May 26, 2012

Suggestions for Ending the Year in a Culturally Responsive Way

Many teachers give their students an end of the year gift.  This year I will send each student home with a little beach bag that includes the items listed below.  I will print the message that I came up with below and put it inside the beach bag.



Chex Mix – Represents our diverse classroom.  All of us are different.  Our differences unite us.

Seashell – Always remember that you are special and unique like a seashell…
On the beach there are no two seashells that are exactly the same. There is no one that is exactly like you!

Chapstick – Always remember that your words have power.  Use your words to help, heal, and understand.

Pencil – Write your own story…  Your experience matters.

Beachball – All of your classmates’ names on your beach ball are there to remind you of how your friends changed your life this year.


Click on the link below for the printable version of the message.
End of the year Gift Idea
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