During a parents' meeting conference, she gave us a piece of cloth and asked us to write a message for our little ones. She explained that as it would be a surprise for them, it would be very convenient if we didn't tell them anything.
Having written that, I confess I didn't expect what was to come. She made a patchwork bedspread with all the messages. This is the result...
In the first class right after vacation, she showed students their parents' messages. Many students cried as they read the messages. Others thanked her for having the opportunity to know how loved they are. The important is that even for nine-year-old children it was a very touching moment. This is certainly one of the most beautiful classroom activities I have ever seen. The lesson taught at that day became an unforgettable moment students will never forget, not only for the messages they received themselves, but also for all the joy and emotion of their friends. As Vanessa says "what you (students) have, nobody can take of you". After this wonderful lesson, I think that for the next children's day I'm going to give my students much more than candies and stickers... I'm going to give them memories...
