Here is PART ONE of this project…
So, tomorrow is the Big Day – the day we hop on the school bus and deliver all of these bags to Falmouth Hospital. I’m still *not* quite ready!!! The organization of all the logistics involved is challenging!!
So, here’s my crazy checklist:
Project introduction: CHECK!
Blog about project: CHECK!
Contact Jim Trelease and download his brochures: CHECK!
Students conduct research on early literacy: CHECK!
Blog about project: CHECK!
Review CAFE goals for fluency: CHECK!
Order 23+ board books from Scholastic: CHECK!
Allow for democratic choices in regards to Scholastic books: CHECK!
Students practice board books incessantly: CHECK!
Blog about project: CHECK!
Explain each of the five paragraphs for persuasive letter: CHECK!
Manage Writing Workshop without losing my sanity: CHECK!
Record 23+ readings: CHECK!
Convert recordings to iTunes: CHECK!
Buy plain white gift bags: CHECK!
Allow students to decorate gift bags: CHECK!
Print introductory letter from me & sample letter: CHECK!
Manage “Publishing” stage of persuasive letter writing: CHECK!
Purchase CD’s, Jewel Cases & Labels: CHECK!
Design CD case inserts: CHECK!
Print labels for bags: CHECK!
Print CD case inserts: CHECK!
Print labels for CD Inserts: CHECK!
Burn recordings to CD’s. WAIT! WAIT! After one CD burned, my laptop’s burner stopped working.
Brave Cape Traffic to buy a CD/DVD burner: CHECK!
Burn 30+ CD’s: CHECK!
Organize photos of project: CHECK!
Assemble bags. Don’t forget anyone. CHECK.
Blog about project: CHECK! CHECK? Not really – I’m not done with this project!!
More to see tomorrow! Stay tuned!!!!
Here is the FINAL ENTRY for this project….