Annie Oakley

Squanto

I had the singular privilege of attending the Living Museum presentation at POC Elementary on March 5 and 6. These 2nd graders selected, researched and presented detailed live action vignettes about famous individuals. Their work was impressive, their presentations polished, and their pictures adorable. Maybe more essential to the experience for the students was the steps taken towards creating lifelong learners, lovers of wisdom and history, students of human nature. They carefully set up scenes with props and “PLAY” buttons which allowed visitors to activate the lesson prepared by each historical character. Their interest in their chosen dignitary, their pride in their work accomplished, and their satisfaction and fulfillment from completing a daunting task was evident. None had to be prompted to pose for pictures or pushed to project when presenting. They spoke out and smiled and posed in character. This teacher gave them more than an assignment, helped them gain more than knowledge or information and presented more than just a grade. They gained perspective on a world larger than themselves. They grasped a timeline that extends much farther than their young years. And most of all, they gained self confidence, poise, self assurance and awareness lasting well beyond the grading period or even the school year. Good Job 2nd Grade and Way to Go POC Elementary.

Helen Keller

Paul Revere