This month, we read a book by Joy Cowley called The Screaming Mean Machine, about a girl finally growing tall enough to ride the biggest roller coaster, only to discover that she's now a little afraid to do so.
This is a story about anticipation, worry and fear. We often forget that excitement and/or anticipation are both forms of anxiety, and that even when we're looking forward to something, it's bound to cause some nerves.
This is also a story about overcoming our fears, and why it's important to do so. I was very impressed with the class discussions about how and why we challenge ourselves every day. We talked about accepting challenges (and failures) in the classroom, and what it means to take risks with our learning.
Perhaps best of all - I got to hear about all the crazy rides our third graders have been brave enough to go on!
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