My students are an awesome group of third-grade service workers. We are Team Paws! It's our goal to change the world with kindness. Even the smallest kind act can mean a lot; hold the door, smile at someone, use your manners, be humble, and be kind, always.
In my classroom, my students understand that what they do and say matters.
They know their actions can make a difference. As members of Team Paws, they learn we truly do rise by lifting others. Our motto, spread kindness, is what makes being a part of Team Paws so special and important. Team Paws is a group of 30 little kids giving back to our community through volunteerism.
Not only that, but my girls and boys are our nation's next scientists, teachers, engineers, factory workers, cashiers, managers, doctors, and more. My students are bright-minded and curious. They want to explore and learn about the world around them. Regardless of what drives them, it's my goal to make sure that all of my kids feel safe, seen, heard, confident and celebrated.
My Project
My kids are learning about money! They are completing jobs in class and getting paid for all of their hard work. They are working to save and budget so they can purchase a personal pet, or therapy dog, to whom they can read to in class and each night and home.
The kids must save complete classroom jobs and assignments on time in order to receive their paychecks to purchase their pet.
At the end of the month, I'd like to have a pet adoption day. However, there are certain fees the kids must consider. They will need to pay their pets' adoption and vet fees, and for licensing and food needs before they adopt it for good.
I will post a chart in the classroom with costs and fees to help them stay organized and motivated.
For this project, I am encouraging the kids to think about money and why saving and budgeting matters. This project also encourages kids to read at home. Since they are adopting therapy dogs, they will need to read to him or her each night to keep their pet certified as an official therapy dog!
I am looking forward to this fun project that gets kids thinking about money and excited about reading! Thank you for considering supporting my classroom!
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