Today was our last big "Heart Print!" I still can't believe our project is coming to an end. Tomorrow we will spend the day reflecting back on our project and writing about the difference we hoped to have made in our classroom, school, community.
Today we sent out hugs and smiles to Mrs K, N.K.'s mom. We wanted her to feel special since we know she is fighting a big fight right now. Just like the children who received our Valentine's at the hospital are fighting a big fight! Everyone deserves hugs and smiles!
A large part of what we talked about over the past month of February is learning how to pay attention to each others' facial expressions and body language. We discussed emotions and how we can tell if someone is sad, mad, happy, or excited by their facial expressions and their body language. We also talked about how some days are going to be the happiest days and we might get mad or sad about something. If we see someone who is upset or sad about something we should try to leave a "Heart Print" on him/her to brighten his/her day. This is the true meaning of a "Heart Print" - Doing kind things that will stay with someone forever.
Over the past few days, I have heard the children talking about how other students are leaving Heart Prints on them:
Here are few things I have overheard or experienced:
Can I take out the recycling, Miss A?
S gave me a "Heart Print" because I needed and eraser and couldn't find one.
J brought by coat down for me.
Tomorrow will be the last post for the month. Please visit us tomorrow to read about what we have learned from our project and how it has changed us as a class!
Miss Anderson's 2nd Grade Class! 
Heart Prints for Mrs. K
Dear second graders,
ReplyDeleteyour heartprints are spreading in Lincoln school and around the community. It is so wonderful that you have been helping with your heartprints to bring smiles on everybody's face and make life just a bit brighter! Keep up spreading the warmth to our little hearts!
A heartfelt Thank You from Mrs. Oberberger (and Katarina)