![]() I take offense that a blogger would show so little respect to educators. Parents need to take into account that teachers do more than required for the children they teach and requests like this show NO respect to teachers and their time, whether it be personal or professional. It would be lovely to tell some parents that I will write the truth in the book and their child was NOT a joy to have in class. I usually Google to find a generic message to copy because I am busy planning lessons, remediation, or enrichment doing paperwork from admin looking over the homework to determine what a child needs next grading contacting parents regarding progress then documenting the conversation as my district requires or any one of the hundreds more things that teaching requires and that parents and administrators ask of teachers. I have never met a teacher who didn’t complain to coworkers when the request to write in the book is given. As a veteran teacher (25 years), I have come to the conclusion that the parents do this so they can tell others how they are such great parents because they have this book for their child. Have fun with this! Video of me chit chatting about this tradition: ![]() It is the collection of special notes from some of the most important people in your child’s life. In the end, it’s not the book that really matters. If there is another book that has special meaning to your family, feel free to change it up and use something other than the Dr. Keep in mind, nothing says you HAVE to use this exact book. (Which of course I don’t even want to THINK about because she’s only 5 and time already feels like it’s flying.) I am also considering giving it to her after her 5th grade graduation, which is a big deal in our district. I will then gift the book to her at her high school graduation. My goal is to have her teachers sign this same book every single year (and can include other important coaches, mentors, etc as needed). Seuss’s Oh the Places You’ll Go.Įach year as the school year comes to an end, give the book to your child’s teacher to sign/leave a short note somewhere in the book. The task of digging the book back out every May/June to take to school is a little bit more challenging, but so far, so good. Seuss Book Graduation Gift is an easy one. My mom heart is having a tough time with how fast time is passing!) Heartfelt Graduation Gift! Lily is nearing the end of elementary school and Landon starts Kindergarten next year. (And update – I’m now starting at the final year of preschool for kid #2! WHERE DOES THE TIME GO? This is just crazy. I thought it was the sweetest thing, and as we say goodbye to Pre-K next week and look towards Kindergarten next year, I just dropped off our book for the third school year in a row. 2 years ago as Lily wrapped up her very first year of preschool, a friend share this idea with me. If the thought of future milestones like your child’s high school graduation makes you weepy, grab a box of tissues and stick with me. Seuss – Give It As a High School Graduation Gift! ![]() Start this sweet tradition this year and after a few years, you will have the best graduation gift ever – that means more than just about any other thing you could give! Every Year Have Your Child’s Teachers Sign the Book “Oh the Places You’ll Go” by Dr. ![]()
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