Why does the Tooth Fairy avoid rainy nights?

The tooth fairy has been all a flutter in Iowa City the last few weeks. Diggory lost a tooth a few weeks back, Muriel lost her tooth while vegging out with Margaret after ballet and Emma was working so hard to understand Number Bonds today that the loose tooth came right out! As is tradition in the Prairie Racerunner Classroom, when a friend loses a tooth they choose a toothbrush, proudly wear their "I LOST A TOOTH" sticker and take home The Tooth Journal. Muriel wowed us this morning during Morning Meeting as she read her Journal entry all about losing her top tooth on Saturday morning. According to Muriel's post her Tooth Fairy likes to make holes is children's pockets and sometimes, as Muriel discovered, take entire pairs of pants along with teeth if left under the pillow.

This discussion created a low rumble of laughter as friends talked about what the Tooth Fairy does in their home. Erika noted that the Fairy loves to leave letters - even if written in Fairy Language. Addy shared with us that the Tooth Fairy, when it is a busy time of year, sometimes can't make it to your house on the night said tooth is lost, especially if there is a storm. So once the rain storm passed, Addy was happy to report that the Tooth Fairy did indeed come to his house, take the tooth from his tooth box and made her way out. Diggory confirmed Addy's story as he added, "It's true. If a Fairy gets wet, she can't fly anymore - so Fairies have to fly on dry nights only."

To wrap up the discussion Muriel reminded students that we know the Tooth Fairy is real because she leaves a trace of Fairy Dust all along her path - in that rare moment of quiet - Caroline whispered "You're right. I can see some on your eye Muriel." With big, bright eyes Muriel responded with "I know!"

It was a Morning Meeting that is rare and genuine as students used their imaginations to compare, discuss and dream all things Fairies and the Land of Lost Teeth.

Thanks Muriel, for sharing such an important Tooth Journal piece and thank-you to friends for engaging in a great discussion during Morning Meeting.

Stay tuned for new pictures on the Prairie Racerunner website - coming soon!

Take care friends.

Ms. Brooke