We talked about traditions and the students shared some of theirs. We talked about respecting others' traditions. Not everyone celebrates or has the same traditions. It's important that we respect them and let each student believe what they want to believe. I enjoyed seeing the students express their excitement in some of the special things your families do. Students are constantly learning about each other!
I understand some of you may not participate in Elf on a Shelf. I wanted to share just one holiday tradition that some partake in as well as help students learn about other ones. Students understand that some may believe and some may not but it's important to respect the traditions of others. The theory behind Elf on a Shelf is that each night he reports to Santa and shares the good and bad. Every morning he returns to a new place. The students are so anxious to see where he's chosen to "hide."
