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Bringing about change isn't easy.  Often a lot of leg work is involved and when that leg work is being done by a 10 year old it may seem even more daunting. Background Information: It was a school tradition for over 18 years that the entire fourth grade participated in a Shakespearean play.  Last year, due to many different factors, the fourth grade team decided to try something different.  This change was met with mixed emotions (as change often does). Current Situation: As we make our way towards the end of the school year, one of my students started discussing the "Fourth Grade Play" with her sister (who had been in a production of "Julius Caesar" several years before).  It seems that my student wanted to "Bring back the Fourth Grade Play".  Her sister suggested she start a petition. The petition was then created and over a several day period the student collected over 84 signatures.   Fourth graders, third and fifth graders alike signed their name...

February 29, 2012 is right around the corner. How will you celebrate it in your classroom? After all, it only happens every four years! Leap Year! It's a fascinating topic for your students. Resources for Leap Day/Leap Year: Leap Day Party: Activities for younger kids like Pin the Crown on the Frog Prince; Musical Lily Pads; Frog Hunt and more. Leap Year Coloring Page Fun Facts About Leap Day - for Kids: contains poems ; Leap Day/Year Age Chart Leap Day Trivia : for Older kids-Trivia about events that occurred on Leap Days. Leap Year eCards: Send an eCard to a friend or loved one on this fun day. Send via email, Facebook or Twitter Why Leap Days are Used? - For adults to use as background knowledge. Leap Year Calculator: Find out how to calculate a leap year or use the calculator. Leap Year/Day Books: A compilation of books about Leap Year/Day. (These are for purchase) I would like to hear how YOU will be celebrating Leap Day/Year!