A Wall Of 'Wonder' At Nassakeag

THREE VILLAGE, NY - From Three Village Central School District: Seeking inspiration from the novel turned movie “Wonder,” fourth-grade students at Nassakeag Elementary School in the Three Village Central School District recently completed a multidimensional project focused on character development and the importance of kindness.

After reading the book, the students discussed how the characters changed throughout the course of the book and how their interactions with others helped to sway the students’ opinions of the characters.

Connecting to their grade-level English language arts curriculum, the students then identified a precept from the “365 Days of Wonder” book that they identified with and created a “wall of wonders” in the fourth-grade hall using the precepts.

Additionally, they reflected on one of the themes of the book – the choice individuals often have of being right or being kind. The students noted what it means to choose kindness, when the choice between kindness and right may occur and why it is important to choose kindness.

In addition, the students in Miss Donato’s classroom created a class book of original precepts and how they are working to make a difference in the world.

Photo courtesy of the Three Village Central School District