Another Wonderful Grandparents Visit!
On Friday, we welcomed Bippy and Gigi to our classroom, and what a fun trip back in time they gave us!
Bippy grew up in Tennessee, and she still remembers her second-grade teacher, Mrs. Turner. She remembered that Mrs. Turner was always dressed beautifully in a nice suit. The girls dressed up for school too—they wore dresses every single day!
Bippy told us about reading Dick and Jane books and even brought a copy of her old report card for us to see. We were surprised to learn that students received grades in penmanship and conduct! She also shared memories of riding the school bus, jumping rope at recess, and playing with a Wooly Willy for entertainment. Our kiddos loved seeing a toy from long ago!
Gigi went to school in Buffalo, South Carolina. She remembered carrying her books in a book satchel and wearing dresses with penny loafers. Of course, you couldn't wear penny loafers without putting a shiny penny in each shoe!
One of our favorite stories was about Gigi receiving a B in conduct because she was caught tap dancing in the cafeteria! She also remembered attending a Halloween carnival and being in a school play.
Gigi brought some treasures from the past for us to explore, including a typewriter and a View-Master. The children had so much fun seeing how people typed and looked at pictures before computers, tablets, and cell phones!
And there was one more surprise—Gigi brought everyone a Whee-Lo toy to take home! What a fun way for our kiddos to experience a toy from another generation.
We had such a wonderful time with these two special grandmothers. Every Grandparents Month visit has helped us discover that while school has changed quite a bit over the years, the fun, friendships, special teachers, and wonderful memories never go out of style!
Thank you, Bippy and Gigi, for spending your Friday with us and sharing a little piece of your childhood with Room 102!
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