End of Year Award

Tomorrow, my class will have an awards ceremony. I have been having difficulty figuring out what to give as awards. I had a 4th grade trauma--I got the "no more tears" award because I cried each day and my teacher wanted me to stop crying (as a teacher, I now realize she probably hated me).

More importantly, I feel like the whole concept of competitive awards for a nine year old can be a little damaging. I am a little against the whole judgment aspect. I don't want to call one of my students the best at something, causing someone else to feel like their efforts are less-than. I know that sounds a little post-modern parent--but their little faces will just break your heart.

I have to figure out 2 awards for each student. This is like choosing your favorite child. Impossible.