Planting the seed...

Even though this week was Spring Break, I still visited my fourth grade classroom. The class was so excited when I came in because they didn't think I would be there at all! I wanted to go in because I didn't want to miss the literature circle and I also had some great lesson ideas to share with Mr. B.

The students in my literature circle asked me why I wasn't supposed to come in for the day. I explained that Spring Break in college is similar to their February Vacation. They couldn't believe I went to school when I didn't have to go! One student then asked if I would be visiting every Tuesday for the remainder of the year and that was the first time I realized how hard it would be to break it to the kids that this wasn't a permanent placement. I told the group that I have a few more Tuesdays and immediately the group asked if I could still stop to visit. I happily agreed to come by here and there until the semester ends.

Here is the big question... how do you plan on planting the seed that we are done in a few weeks? I don't know about you, but I have grown so attached to each student and I will be sad when our placements have ended. I would love to hear some ideas about what you think you will say to the students in your class. How will you approach saying goodbye? I bet this will be harder than we think!