Today's Language Art journal topic was "Describe how your family decorates for Christmas (Christmas tree, stockings, colored or clear lights, etc.)."
A girl raises her hand and asks, "Indoor or outdoor?"
I paused to consider the question. I answered, "Either or both." (That kind of answer gives insight into why I teach language instead of math. Messy is good. Messy is real.)
Several of my kids really got into the topic: I heard color schemes and description of the emotional states of the various reindeer. Nativity vs. Santa Claus? They lit up as they discussed the themes their families incorporated in their decorating. This odd conversation reminded me how endearing my students are and how charming and unique my county is.
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