Yes, it was a very long time ago, but if you recall, memories are connected to emotions, and I had some very strong emotions that day.
My mother was a teacher, my dad was the Phys Ed director in my town, and my older sister went to school. I had to stay home with the babysitter while everyone else in my family went to school. I wanted to go to school just like everyone else in my world.
I kept asking when I could go to school. My mother showed me on the calendar how many days were left before I could finally go. I counted, and counted, and finally, the day came.
School was canceled because of Hurricane Donna.
"But you promised." I was inconsolable. I remember my mother bringing me out to the front porch, trying to convince me that they wouldn't let children go to school when the weather was that bad.
I must have gone to school the next day, but I don't really remember.
It was the intense emotion that I remember to this day. Yet another lesson on the brain and emotions. And another hurricane story.
Here's a silly little video I made telling this same story:
Click HERE for more information about Hurricane Donna. (This one contains a slide show if you find "please click here" near the bottom of the text. Very interesting stuff if you're fascinated by the weather, as I am!
Want more about Hurricanes to share with your students?
Check out this informational text, which offers 3 different reading levels, text questions, sketching activities, and related brain breaks. Plus, there's a related video for extra support for your kiddos who struggle with reading!
Do you remember your first day of school?
