It was quite moving for me to hear my principal read to us the story America’s White Table by Margot Theis Raven. Two other faculty members ceremonially were setting up a small white table as she continued to read Ms. Raven’s words. It inspired me to try to find a way to replicate this for my first graders.
On very short notice, it would be difficult to gather all the needed materials. So, technology came to the rescue. I took a picture sequencing the events of setting up the little white table, placed the pictures in a slideshow, and read the story to my students. They were captivated by the touching words and visualization.
This book is a great story to read on Veteran’s Day. What do you do to honor our American soldiers for their sacrifices?
Thank you so much for sharing! I was in PA the year this was a Book of the Month, and I was in TX the other day when it was reenacted. Thanks to you, I shared in its power.
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