Recently I gave all my 6th graders a reflection survey to have them share with me their thoughts on what they’ve learned from some of the projects we’ve completed. I also asked them to share with me their thoughts on how well they have been working independently and in their teams. I always end the survey with an optional question like, “Is there anything else that you want to tell Mr. G?”
One student’s response to that final, optional question made my day. Here’s what she wrote:
“I would say more freedom but in your class it’s nothin but freedom.”