Giving to the Class

Erin Kelley, a first grade teacher at Bidwell Elementary in Antioch, California

On the first day of school, I read the book The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstien. This is a great way to get the children thinking about giving and receiving. After I read the book, I ask the children to either write or draw what they plan to give to the class and I display their gifts for back to school night.