Dreams Really Do Come True for First Graders at SC
Article and photos by Shelly Newman

At Sea Cliff Elementary school, first graders celebrated the annual Fairy Tale Ball culminating weeks of literary studies in folk and fairy tales. The Fairy Tale Ball combines literature with fantasy by enabling the students to become part of their favorite fairy/folk tales by dressing up as characters such as Cinderella, Goldilocks and The Three Bears, Sleeping Beauty, The Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, The Gingerbread Man, and Jack and the Beanstalk.

During the many weeks of study, first grade classes focused on story elements including: settings, story lines, characterization, and problems and solutions. Prior to the celebration, the first graders were taught all about the wonders of magic, repeating words and happy endings. As part of the celebration, families and friends were invited to see their students participate in songs, read stories, and eat a fantastic fairy tale feast! At Sea Cliff Elementary School, everyone would agree that dreams really do come true!