On March 2, 10th and 11th
graders in Carolyn Paul’s and Megan Faeger’s English classes at
Connetquot High School visited Helen B. Duffield Elementary School to
help their younger peers celebrate the birthday of classic children’s
author Dr. Seuss. Prior to this, the high schoolers spent a week
meticulously planning Dr. Seuss-themed lessons catered to students at
each elementary grade level. These ranged from decorating paper top hats
with story elements from “The Cat in the Hat” to a planting activity
inspired by “The Lorax” to writing letters to Horton from “Horton Hears a
Who!”
Through leading the elementary schoolers in these activities,
the high schoolers were challenged to think strategically like teachers,
to develop their public speaking skills, and to act as positive role
models. CHS and Duffield students alike enjoyed a day of creativity and
fun, both of which epitomize Dr. Seuss.