Good-Bye From Room 3!!

What a great year we've had together!  It was hard for me to say good-bye to everyone.  The greatest joy of my job is seeing how much the kids grow throughout our time together. I'm so proud of how far we've come!   This morning, we spent some time reflecting on our favorite memories of the year.  Here's what the kids had to say...


"I really liked the 100th Day!"   Sage

"When we did the Fun Run and then we added up all of our laps."  Henry

"The day the leprechaun came to room 3!"  Brayden

"Using the Bee Bots."   Matilda

"Hibernation day!  We slept under the tables.  It was the first time we got to go under furniture."                                                                                                                                                  Maddox

"The parade on the 100th Day.  We got to walk all over the school and make lots of NOISE!"  Giada

"The Mother's Day breakfast.  Our moms got to come to school!" Mal

"I liked the family picnic." Layna

"Hibernation day was fun.  The skunk tried to spray us!" Connor

"When Mrs. Brown dressed up like an old lady on her birthday."  Felicity

"We saw Pete the Cat at the Flynn Theatre."  William

"Field day.  We played outside and got wet."  Harper

"Science.  I liked the balls and ramps."  Curtis

"Field day.  We played outside ALL MORNING."  Pepper


It thrills me to see that so many of the kids' favorite memories are of times when we were playing and laughing together.  In a time when everything in education seems to be driven by "the standards" it is so important to remember that our children really need to PLAY.   In fact, that's really how they learn the most!  Yes, we worked on reading, writing, counting and adding, but we had a lot of fun too.   Doesn't it make sense that happy kids would learn more along the way?   My wish for these precious kids is that they will ALWAYS make time to laugh and play and that they will never take life too seriously!  I know that they will all do great things!

I'd like to thank all of the parents who helped to make this year such a success.  I was overwhelmed today by your show of kindness.  The cards, flowers, and gifts were certainly not necessary, but were very much appreciated.   I have enjoyed our journey and will definitely be keeping tabs on your little ones!   Have a great summer!