Follow up to difficult school project

I do like a happy ending!

Dil means to speak to teacher, luckily it is parents’ evening next week.
Although, dil met another mother at the school gate when dgd was taking in the project who said “ I see you are taking in the recycling project”. Her daughter is a year older and had done the same project last year, and how difficult it had been. So I’m thinking other parents must have commented to school before, if it is an on-going thing every year.

Well done everyone! It sounds as if you had fun and made an original outfit which she will be happy to wear.

I agree about letting the school know about the expectations for five year olds - combined with the terminology which was certainly not aimed at them but at their parents or carers.

It'll be Easter bonnets next - sorry!
now, where are last year's?

Well done but pease don't underestimate the power of feedback to the school!
Credit for all the positives but please emphasise the amount of time expended, the amount of input that was needed and the amount of stress caused!
It does sound like a feasible project but in a simplified version and/or for older children.

Thank you for letting us know. I do think it sounds like a brilliant idea - for older children.

Ha ha Grammaretto ? I’m glad that wasn’t us! We would have laboured with canvas.
She handed it into school yesterday, so not my responsibility now.
Thanks for posting.

Well done! I wondered what the outcome would be. Hope the fashion show goes well.
I accidentally ( it was in the art gallery I visited) watched a fashion show by 2nd yr fashion students from the college of art yesterday.
Each had been given a metre square of canvas to turn into a wearable garment. Some were quite fun and quite a few had decorated their faces to match. Mostly they had created simple tunics so nothing as adventurous as your DGD!

Hi Urmstongran, thanks for post. Was talking to dil yesterday about this. We agreed that though it had gone well for us, it too much to expect some families to do this, work/ money/time/disability constraints. Hope the parents will be able to explain to their kids you can only do your best.
Also we were lucky to have gn. She is grateful to posters too..

Well done anxiousgran I didn’t post at the time because I’m rubbish at anything arty/crafty. I enjoyed reading all the great ideas though from GNers. A really helpful & kind bunch of peeps. I’m sure they will appreciate how you (all) got on!
You do feel though do t you for the kids who either won’t get help or who feel overwhelmed and stressed by the project. ?

Thanks PECS

Ahh! so glad you had some good moments together doing the project.
Hope the fashion show goes well ?