
This morning I arrived early to finalize last minute details for Camping with Books. While awaiting the kids arrival, I decided to lock the classroom door, cover the window with paper, and build anticipation for our thematic unit. Several teachers popped in through the office door to explain that the kids were about to burst with excitement over the unveiling. As we created ground rules, the kids looked like they were painfully being punished and awaitig their removal from time out to play.

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