Hopes+and+Dreams

__**Books to read aloud to children to introduce Hopes and Dreams:**__

 * "Wish upon a Meteor" by Patricia Palacco check out her reason for writing this book at http://www.ldonline.org/firstperson/Patricia_Polacco**

Another book to read to K-2 friends is Jabal's Wish by Audrey & Donn Wood (check out the website below for a quick summary)
http://laurensworldlit.blogspot.com/2008/02/jubals-wish.html

More book ideas: http://www.originsonline.org/includes/files/ChildrenBookList.pdf

**__Share your ideas for hopes and dreams or displaying your completed rules:__**
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 * Whales display the rules



**Other Ideas:**

 * quilt [[image:Hopes_and_Dreams_Quilt.jpg width="197" height="246"]]
 * clouds
 * rainbows
 * puzzle pieces
 * dream catchers

Ask the simple question- What do you want to learn about or get better at this year? Here are the steps: This program really walks you through the process so go ahead and give it a try. Your students will LOVE it!
 * Here's a new idea! How about making a video of student's Hopes & Dreams - you could share it with parents at Back to School Night. Here's an example of 'how -to'**
 * Take a picture of each child.
 * Download Microsoft Photo Story.
 * Follow directions to import pictures.
 * Place in the order you would like.
 * Add effects if you would like.
 * Type in student responses.
 * Record the students’ voices or you reading their response.
 * Add in music from their library or your own.
 * Save and share!

If you feel more comfortable with Microsoft PowerPoint you can do a similar project by creating a photo album.
 * Click insert.
 * Click new photo album.
 * Insert your pictures.
 * Add text.
 * Add music and transitions if desired.
 * Save and share!

Children K-1 find themselves at the center of their world. They love talking about themselves and drawing themselves in pictures. So, naturally they love seeing themselves in a class movie. This activity is a great way to make the hopes and dreams come to life. (You can also use this with older students) However, I would suggest also having a 'hard copy' that could be displayed in the classroom and referred to throughout the year. View an example of a kindergarten class:
 * http://blogs.scholastic.com/classroom_solutions/2009/08/goal-setting-is-important-no-matter-what-age-you-are-goals-are-something-to-shoot-for-and-something-to-keep-you-focused-so.html**