How do we know there are 341 marbles in the jar? Why, we counted them. Did we count them by ones? No, we counted them by tens. Each child counted out ten marbles and placed the set on the table. Once we had ten sets on the table, we moved to a second table, then a third one, and finally to the fourth table.
What is a marble jar? It is a container that fills with marbles as children receive compliments for doing the right thing. Earning a marble for making great choices cannot be solicited for by that person, but teachers and students are always on the lookout to catch someone who is being kind, a roll model, or great citizen.
When will we start a new jar? Not until next year. The time has come to start our individual piggy banks. Rewarding our students will now be a penny earned, and savings will be spent at our kindergarten store at the end of the school year.
What should we do to celebrate such a momentous occasion? Crowns sporting the number 341 and cupcakes complete with mini M & M marbles, of course. This Wednesday the children will reflect on the ways we as a class have filled the marble jar by doing good deeds and making great choices.
Did our class do a good job earning marbles? No! We did a great job! Keep up the terrific work, behavior and attitude!
Mrs. Minke and Mrs. Kiernan
