Impact to My Classroom

# of Students Impacted: 400

Writing is a challenge for some and a passion for others. The Toucan Times reporters have a passion for writing. They wrote articles abaout a wide variety of topics and often times they would work at home after school, during the weekend and during vacations. Reporters wrote about school events, science investigations, social emotional topics, and a host of other engaging topics. Students generated ideas for each issue of the Toucan Times and also worked together to revise and edit each article.  The level of independence and ownership was incredible. 

When each issue was completed, the Toucan Times reporters even delivered the newspaper to classrooms.

The impact our school newspaper had on all students in third through fifth grade was almost as astounding as the impact it had on the Toucan Times staff. Students loved reading about school events and solving the word puzzles and riddles. They wanted more issues and more stories. I have no doubt that we will continue to publish the Toucan Times  in the future. 

Our school is working to teach our students the value of Leader in Me practices. Through their involvement in the Toucan Times school newspaper, students demonstrated the habit of being proactive, putting first things first, beginning with the end in mind and most importantly they found their voice! 

We are so grateful for the generosity and kindness that allowed this amazing opportunity.