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Tea & Empathy

March 3, 2024 ~ wordancerblog ~ 6 Comments

I wanted to shine a light on those students who loved to read, write, and research. I wanted the girls to have an opportunity to learn about all kinds of women from all kinds of backgrounds doing amazing things.

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6 responses to “Tea & Empathy”

  1. Glenda Funk Avatar
    Glenda Funk
    March 4, 2024

    Joanne,

    ”we can’t stop the educating.” You can’t argue w/ that! I love this project, love the celebration of wo

    en, love your service to these young scholars, but most of all, I love that strong writer’s voice. Someone has learned inductive reasoning well. Bravo to Tannishtha and Maxine. They’re amazing, and so are you.

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    Lainie Levin
    March 4, 2024

    “Did I give in? Of course I did!” Of course you did. What teacher could say no to such a sincere, heartfelt request?

    A request, of course, that sounds like it’s going to be followed up with a fair share of gentle and not-so-gentle nudges.

    I love that you have this tradition, and I love that your students have grown to cherish it so.

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    Trish
    March 4, 2024

    Of course you HAD to give in. When kids practice writing for authentic purposes—and it’s effective, to boot—you’ve got to give! I love this project and the enthusiasm of the girls. You’ve just given me a topic, too, so thanks for that❤︎.

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    kimhaynesjohnson
    March 4, 2024

    What a lovely tradition! The learning and the tea party are the perfect combination of fun and fascination for learning. You are one amazing leader, and I hope this continues for a long, long time. You have sure made an impact on these two young ladies.

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    Denise Krebs
    March 4, 2024

    Oh, Joanne, so very sweet! I could see Tannishtha becoming president some day too. Here’s to all the young women looking to change the world. What a convincing letter they wrote. Wow. I love this, and I love the you said yes. Here’s to a great Women’s History Challenge this year.

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    […] I did this for ten years and then decided to stop because of time constraints and teacher interest. This year was going to be the first year without a Women’s History Challenge Tea Party. That was until I met the tenacious duo of Tannishtha and Maxine. These two 5th grade students changed my mind and my heart. I describe how the touched my heart here. […]

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