They took their search for their OLWs for 2026 seriously. I asked them to chat with their parents or come up with a word that they thought would be a guide or goal for each of them throughout the year.
I also gave them four days to think about the word. When I came up with mine, using the combination of three words, I shared it with them. My third graders took this seriously and most of them gave us (the teaching team) their word before Friday.
This year the words are so meaningful and impactful. My students have already been discussing how they will use it. I heard one morning, “…because positive is the word I chose.”
I hope to document their connections and any anecdotal sayings that come up. The Impact of Words, even for nine year olds.
GIFTS 
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