More cold weather... but Mystery Motivator!

Anytime the windchill is at -27C or colder, the students are not allowed to go outside. Needless to say, the students haven't gone outside at all this week - that's life in Manitoba! Often times, 'cabin fever' sets in, and the students (and teachers!) start to get a little 'squirrely'! However, I have to say, our class has been doing a really good job of not letting this set in nearly as much as I've seen in other years. Yes, there are the odd times were things get a little noisy during indoor recess, but I am so impressed with the students of Room 18 for how they have conducted themselves in class during this cold snap. They have done such a good job, that they earned their final marble towards their 'Mystery Motivator' (they earn marbles for doing a good job of meeting classroom expecations)! Their mystery motivator is going to be to watch the movie version of the Chris Van Allsburg book 'Zathura' - I can hardly wait for them to see it, and to compare and contrast it to the book. Way to go, room 18 - keep up the great work!