December is the month where we are learning about Benjamin Franklin, one of the most important and interesting people in the history of the United States of America! When we think of Dr. Benjamin Franklin, we think about his many inventions- inventions which he originated more than two hundred years ago. It was as if Ben Franklin could see into the future. Almost everything he created is still very useful today , many of which we could not do without!
This afternoon, I took a vote with my students as to which book of Benjamin Franklin they wanted to read.( I had four)They chose Benjamin Franklin ( writer, inventor,statesman) by, Pamela Hill Nettleton, illustrated by Jeff Yesh.The children were all relaxing / laying down on their cushions beautifully.As I kept on reading, they were all so much into Ben Franklin, that any time I mentioned an invention that he had made they would say, " oh my gosh". Their eyes kept on getting bigger and bigger! They were so immersed in the book and all the wonderful inventions. It was such a joy to see this reaction :) When I told them about the " library chair and the writing chair ", they all started clapping their hands and wanted to know more and more. Furthermore, when I was telling my students about " Poor Richards Almanac" and some of the wise sayings- "early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise," one of my students said, " I go to bed at seven thirty and I get up early, so I can think." Then started a great discussion about healthy living and eating! I cannot express how very happy and connected I felt with my students. What a joy to see them learn and enjoy life! Then they wanted to draw and write something about Ben Franklin in their journals. Here are some interesting facts that our children said this afternoon....enjoy.... it is precious!
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