As you might remember from previous posts, I’m a second grade teacher. I don’t often post about my job, as I view this blog as a place for fashion and lifestyle, but this was just too cute not to share. Each year, about two weeks before Valentine’s Day, I assign my students the task of creating their own, one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day mailbox to use to collect treats and special notes at our Valentine’s celebration. I have them bring them all in to school on the 13th and conduct a vote for prizes in the Valentine’s contest.
Usually we just hold the vote within our own classroom, but this year’s entries were by far the best I’ve ever seen. I was so thrilled and as a class we decided to open the vote to the whole school. I had the custodians bring down tables to our hallway and I covered them with red paper and posted a sign, ballots and pencils and a ballot box. Tons of teachers and classes came down to vote and we got so many wonderful compliments on the idea along with pleas that I do it again next year. Of course I will! All in all it was a huge success and every kid walked away with a certificate and five lucky kids got a special certificate and free ice cream passes for the cafeteria. There are so many amazing things about teaching and I sincerely thank my lucky stars everyday that I have the honor of doing something I love so dearly, but it’s days like these that are truly the feather in my cap.
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I’m so glad you posted these for everyone to see. I was disappointed that I didn’t take a picture myself with my phone. I showed my husband and he thought they were great, as I do too!!!! Lots of fun. Looking forward to next year. And…………………..who were the top five?????
Very cool. I like it. Kids need to be creative it helps them learn.
super cute, I love your creative kids ideas