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Parade of states was big hit

Verna Barr

Cedaredge third graders, in Mrs. Gash's, Ms. Schmalz's and Ms. Lampton's classes were assigned to choose a state, learn about the state with research, and create a poster showing eight symbols of their chosen state.

Photo by Verna Barr

Daniel Garcia chose Texas for his Parade of States project. He, like all of the other third graders at Cedaredge Elementary School, gave presentations to family members and friends on the evening of May 11. When Daniel was asked if he had ever been to Texas, he said. “No, but after learning about it, I would sure like to go!”

They were also to make a miniature float showing eight to ten items of interest to represent their state. Then, with all the information gathered they each wrote a speech on cards and gave that speech as visitors came by their individual display.

The lunchroom, where the event took place, was extremely busy as visitors viewed the displays, listened to the prepared speeches and students signed off on their state on U.S. maps that had been distributed at the door.

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