Ok, so I've never considered myself an expert in ELA. I've always been that geek who loves math, science and technology. However, I came across this #eyebombing movement that may have changed that just a little bit, so I immediately had to share with you. The purpose of #eyebombing was started as a way to create smiles on people's faces. Googly eyes are placed on inanimate objects to create a face. What better way to address point of view and perspective in narrative writings than to have students create their own characters? What kind of stories could they create? Then, in the process, spread a little joy across your campus. I can only imagine the reaction of someone trying to drink from a water fountain with a face on it. It's a win-win, in my opinion.
I adapted my lesson directly from
Gina Ripley. You can follow the hashtag #eyebombing on Twitter to see how other teachers are adapting this project in their classrooms. You can also access the lesson and resources
here. I can't wait to see how creative your students will get. Share their creations with me on Twitter by including @rfluegel and the #eyebombing hashtag. I will love to see all those characters come to life.
Happy #eyebombing!
~Rosie F.
