“When do we get to take our bowls home?”
“Are our bowls ready yet?”
“How much longer until we can see our bowls?”
We were greeted with these and similar questions for several weeks in the hallways of Thompson. Finally, after weeks of waiting, the day arrived.
We met with each classroom and gave students time to look at the two bowls they created. We talked about the curriculum connections and the ceramic process and gave students time to reflect on what the act of making their bowls meant to them.
Then it was time to say, “goodbye” to the bowl chosen for Arlington Eats. Students were reminded of the symbolism of their gifts and how much they would be cherished by their new owners. We were so impressed with the generosity and grace showed by our Thompson kids. They truly are amazing.
We leave you with one last quote from this day:
“I had a hard time deciding which bowl to give away. I finally decided to give away the best one, and I’m OK with that.”
Art. Food. Community. 