There are a lot of interesting odds and ends within the walls of my classroom...none more odd than maybe the golden toilet, or as it's more affectionately called..."The Golden Throne". The history of the golden throne starts 14 years ago, during my second year teaching at East Elementary. And while the story has lots of interesting twists and turns...the ending is that it was donated to me (brand new!) for inclusion in our fourth grade musical, "The Emperor's New Clothes". Since then...the throne has sat in my classroom and has been used for a variety of purposes over the years...none of which would be the most obvious (I mean...it's not even remotely hooked up to plumbing!)
Twice each semester I hold a "Message from the Golden Throne Day" where one lucky (or unlucky) student reaches inside the golden throne to read a message that usually allows classes the opportunity to earn bonus Weller Bux for the day. It's fun coming up with new and exciting messages for the kids to reach in to read...wow...only in typing this do I really realize how interesting my classroom must sound. Well...the kids love it, and it's just one more example of the the 'quirkiness' of the CIS Art Room!!! Happy Tuesday everyone!!!
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