Dear Makers,

If we only did worksheets in class you could be perfect. You could fill in every blank perfectly, bubble in every letter choice perfectly, and draw every matching line perfectly.

But in real life (and in this classroom), we spend most of our time making things. Making art, making stories, making arguments, and making sense. And when you’re making things, perfection doesn’t enter into the equation.

So today when you’re making your stories, or making sense of a math problem, or making an idea about a book you’re reading, don’t worry about making it perfect. Make it make sense and make it have meaning.

Sincerely,

Mr. Heimbuck