February 25, 2011
I had a great day today at Churchville Elementary School in Pennsylvania. Students there have been VERY engaged with the website and my blog for weeks leading up to this visit, uploading a poll that they conducted about their favorite dog breeds, posting pictures and stories about their favorite animals, doing research and answering questions to enter contests in order to win personally autographed photos and books.
So, I was very pleased to arrive today and discover that the students had continued to write about their favorite animals on this wonderful bulletin board display! Nearly 50 kids used pictures, drawings and their own writing to tell the world about animals that they love. It is great to see a school full of active, confident writers.
When I got back to my hotel tonight there was yet another lovely posting, from a Churchville student named Megan P. Her note is titled simply, MY DOG.
Dear Seymour,
This is my neighbor’s dog. Her name is Nicci. She is a boxer. I love her, it feels like she is my own dog. I loved the presentation that you did today at Churchville.
I was very interested.
Your Friend,
Megan
Thanks, Megan. I loved today, too, and look forward to returning to Churchville Elementary tomorrow!
Posted by: Seymour Simon
