A Kid's-Eye View of Ashaway School!

Every photograph featured in this blog entry was taken by an Ashaway School student!

This fall I began a new "Photo Press Pass" program for our fourth grade students.  As a reward for demonstrating responsibility the students are allowed to borrow a library camera for the day and take pictures of whatever they like! It's been a really popular program and I'm excited to share some of their photographs with you! 

Students have two opportunities to earn a Photo Press Pass.  The fourth grade teachers run a Homework Club, and those students who turn in their homework on time (and demonstrate other indicators of responsibility) are allowed to select a prize at the end of the month.  A Press Pass is one option.  Then in library class I select two students from those who have no overdue books that day to also earn a Press Pass.


When I introduced the Press Passes in the library, we of course went over the expectations.  (They are also on the back of the Photo Press Pass badge that the students wears while in possession of a camera!)  These guidelines include:

• You will keep the camera in your hands at all times with the wrist strap in place
• You will not allow another student to handle the camera.
• You will leave the camera in its special spot when it's not in use. 

Students get to use the cameras all day, so I've gotten some great moments captured during lunch, recess, and in the classroom: 

These were just some of my favorites.   

Please click here to see our school picture gallery where there are LOTS more photos to enjoy!