Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

In honor of Dr. Suess' birthday on March 2, we read "Oh, the Places You'll Go" by Dr. Suess. The kids loved it. We also listened to it on the Smartboard. We have been talking a lot about goals and reflection this year in 2nd grade. These have been hard concepts to teach to such young students; however, I have been trying to do more of both myself. I feel that it's important to start talking with the kids about goals, and reflect on not only what we are doing, but why we are doing it. This was a great little lesson about setting a goal about a "Place You'll Go." It was interesting to read their responses. Some had very detailed and specific plans. For example, I will go to Antarctica to study animals. Others wanted to go to a zoo. The kids (and other classes!) loved seeing themselves floating away, just like in the story!