Saunders
Middle
School
students
in
Julie
Horton's
and
Miami
Armstrong's
classes
were
treated
to
a
book
tasting.
Sixth,
seventh,
and
eighth
graders
visited
the
book
restaurant
throughout
the
school
day.
They
sampled
a
variety
of
literature
choices
with
help
from
the
teacher
chefs
before
making
a
pick
for
their
main
entrée.According to Horton, the idea was shared in a department meeting and she wanted to try it. "We recently received a shipment of new books and I didn't want to just put them on a shelf. I wanted to show students that they could really relax, savor, and enjoy books," shared Horton.
The students engaged in viewing book trailers, tasting books, and selecting individual book menu items. They appreciated having the classroom transformed into a relaxing restaurant complete with tables with tablecloths, artificial flowers, soft Italian instrumental music, and even battery-powered candles.
Horton added, "The atmosphere transferred them from the grind of a regular school day into a magical atmosphere. It was fun, relaxing, and recharging for everyone." Both teachers plan to hold this event at least twice a year. Bon Appetit!