St. Patty's Day snuck up on me a bit this year. Last year, we had the most fun at school -- sneaky leprechaun tricks, green toilet water, special snacks and treats -- but this year, with it falling on Sunday, I just haven't made a big deal about it with my students.
Back in my first few years of teaching, I would always do an activity near St. Patrick's Day where students would write notes to each other explaining why they are LUCKY to know one another. I haven't done this in a few years because I lost my original copy and was too lazy to make another one. (Just being honest!)
We've recently started using the term "bucket filling" at my school, and as a class we've been looking for ways to fill each others' "buckets" by saying things that are positive and encouraging, and by treating each other with respect and kindness. I knew that this activity would be a perfect complement to this program.
Soooo....I whipped up a new page this year. Finally. And I'd love to share it with you if you'd like it!
I will choose who each person will write about randomly. I plan to save these for the memory books I put together for each student at the end of the year.
Wishing you oodles of St. Patrick's Day fun in your classrooms tomorrow!!
Love your "Lucky to Know You" Note! I'm going to have my kinder-kiddos write these on Monday. :) Thanks a bunch! I'm "lucky to know you!"
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