I could not have been prouder of our class this past Thursday! We had our annual Olweus kick-off at school. Each class was asked to create a presentation about anti-bullying. I thought that I would leave it completely up to the students to decide what they wanted to do. And they did so with aplomb.
The teamwork began in earnest. We brainstormed, and they decided that a skit would be fun. One student suggested that the skit have something to do with aliens. I admit, I steered them a bit from that point as they all became enthusiastic about an alien spaceship story. But the direction was definitely subtle. Another student took on the task of writing the script, making sure that there were enough parts for everyone in the class. The next day, we all worked on revising the script, making it a true collaboration. Then it was time to make costumes and props. Building on our teamwork, a third student brought in a gigantic piece of cardboard to use to make a flying saucer. Some paint, glitter, and brushes later, we had our craft. Other students took on the task of creating the alien masks that transformed from plain white to dynamic and unique.
When it came time for us to present, the students knew their parts and delivered them perfectly. (I think we may have a thespian or two in the ranks.) The audience even gave a chuckle when they saw the aliens come out front.
Our message? Simple; we're all unique, with different talents and interests, but our world is a more colorful and wonderful place because of it. Thank goodness.
The teamwork began in earnest. We brainstormed, and they decided that a skit would be fun. One student suggested that the skit have something to do with aliens. I admit, I steered them a bit from that point as they all became enthusiastic about an alien spaceship story. But the direction was definitely subtle. Another student took on the task of writing the script, making sure that there were enough parts for everyone in the class. The next day, we all worked on revising the script, making it a true collaboration. Then it was time to make costumes and props. Building on our teamwork, a third student brought in a gigantic piece of cardboard to use to make a flying saucer. Some paint, glitter, and brushes later, we had our craft. Other students took on the task of creating the alien masks that transformed from plain white to dynamic and unique.
When it came time for us to present, the students knew their parts and delivered them perfectly. (I think we may have a thespian or two in the ranks.) The audience even gave a chuckle when they saw the aliens come out front.
Our message? Simple; we're all unique, with different talents and interests, but our world is a more colorful and wonderful place because of it. Thank goodness.
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