Wonder for Small Things

On Monday, I took Winslow to the library to share with all of my students from 4 years old through 6th grade. My family and I are raising 5 monarch caterpillars that we rescued as tiny eggs.

I pulled a few books about butterflies before the classes came downstairs. Mondays are primarily days to return old books and find new books, so there is not much time for a lesson. However, all classes were fascinated to observe Winslow eating his milkweed leaves and leaving his frass (caterpillar poop) around the container. In the photo above, 5th grade students read Winslow a book by Lois Ehlert titled Waiting for Wings. Apparently, he needs to know what next steps he might take as a caterpillar.

I am moved by seeing how much Winslow grows each day. I am equally moved by watching others of all ages encounter Winslow.

Happy Earth Day!

Book Fair Rewards

Thanks to everyone who purchased books and school supplies from the book fair! We were able to sell almost $2000.00. From this profit, St. Therese received:

• $340.00 of books from the fair for the library and teachers
• $200.00 of books for students as Reading Counts rewards, Book-It rewards, and special prizes
• 15 free posters for teachers to distribute in their classrooms as incentives or rewards
• $500.00 cash back for the library to purchase new books and materials

This equals a grand total for St. Therese of $1,107.50!

Way to go St. Therese students, teachers, families, and friends!