Good old grade one

I had the pleasure of teaching grade one for three days last week. I loved it. I just love grade one! They are so cute and funny and everything that I love about kids. They have no shame, they look at you strange if you question their childish behaviour, but at the same time they trust you implicitly. It's amazing.

When talking about my grade six experiences, I mentioned that "in any grade one or two class, after two days, the kids would love me, I would love them, and they'd be crying to see me go!" Well, below are three pieces of art that I received from the grade ones on my last day with them. They were sad, and to be honest, so was I. I would have loved to just move in! (ps. the names have been erased for privacy).

This first one, I was told, is of the sky, with a sun and clouds, and also a platypus. Don't ask me why a platypus was chosen as the main character for this little story, but that's just what makes it so wonderful.



Next up we have a lovely illustration including the sun, clouds (always an important part of a good drawing), someone trapped in a hot air balloon, as well as someone eating some delicious popcorn. Wonderful.
And lastly, a simple dream getaway for me. (I can't figure out how to rotate this one - no matter what I do, it won't come out right). Don't you just love grade one?