... and the next step in our mural... paint the fired clay all black... and try not to make too much of a mess :)

I can't tell you how priceless the student helpers were.  They began to take care of ME!  Second guessing what I might need, passing me my various tools during my demonstrations, reminding me of things to tell EVERY classroom for the 7 days, and usually 4 blocks, that I was teaching... and cleaning up without my asking.  I was so full of LOVE during this whole experience to be in such an amazing school .. it was incredibly wonderful to be back in the classroom and to ENJOY so very many young people.  I feel so lucky to have chosen to become a teacher.  I felt so fortunate with my young assistants while I was at this school, and these are the photos of me... between me whipping the pouring sweat from my face... WOW, for British Columbia... was it ever...hot hot hot.. I don't know about this year round school idea... mind you... EVERY other classroom was fully air conditioned :)

Exciting exits... leaving AFTER they completed their small clay masterpiece.  Students leave with their work because they are drying the clay in their own rooms before they get fired.  Some students wanted to create together, at my suggestion, and so there will be various sizes of clay tiles completed.... adding extra interest to the mural.. AND so nice for BF's working together... creating memories :)

notice the positive words she created?... I LOVE ME ... isn't that wonderful?

Last day and the last of the 600 students and teachers working on their raw clay.  It was the hottest day EVER in the portable, but, even though I heard complaining of the heat as they walked in the door, before too long they became so engrossed in creating their art piece... they forgot anything but PLEASURE!!!!  A great last day of creating together!  Next week we complete the mural!