There’s a ritual at Dylan’s elementary school. Every Friday, one student is the “special student” and gets the opportunity to bring in a few treasures from home. In class, the rest of the students interview the special student and then all of the students write about the special student and draw pictures.
Yesterday was Dylan’s day and we got to be there to enjoy it with him. It was amazing to watch him lead the class in question and answer and to see his pride at everyone writing about him. He also got to take Bono el mono, the class mascot, home with him and keep a journal about his an Bono’s activities. It’s really quite adorable. I love first grade.