The second grade tradition of creating hand-sewn teddy
bears began more than 20 years ago, and it is a wonderful way to begin the year as
we get to know the students and their families. Just last week, this year’s
class created their bears! First,
the students chose the color felt they wanted to use, and then came the job of tracing and cutting the bear
shape and choosing buttons for eyes and a nose. On Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday mornings, family members joined us to help with the sewing and stuffing
of the bears. There were
animated conversations between children and adults about potential names and
possible activities with their new stuffed friends.
On Friday afternoon, the bears went home
for a weekend visit, and their owners recorded the adventures they had together
in words and pictures. This
will lead to a more extensive writing project in the next few weeks. In art class with Amanda, the children have begun
to use the woodworking benches to build furniture for their bear. When completed, the bears and their hand-made
furniture will be on display outside the library. Be sure to check them out!
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