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[quote=Anonymous]I select a small sample of classroom work each year to put in a memory book (depending on the year, it could be 2 things or 10 -- as kids get older and do more original writing, I tend to want to keep more of it) and toss the rest.

Of the things I keep, I look for stuff where my kid actually expresses themselves. So certain artwork or writing. I'm not keeping math or spelling worksheets, or like those reading comprehension assignments where kids read a passage and then have to respond to questions using examples. No one ever wants to look at that again. But like a short biography of Sally Ride or the drawing they made of their "dream playground"? That stuff is fun to look at later and I think it will be nice of them to have some of it to look at as adults or if they have their own kids.

I also occasionally keep things because the teacher wrote something nice or personal on it, I think it's healthy for kids to see that positive reinforcement. I still have a few HS and college papers I wrote where my teacher or professor gave me really kind, encouraging feedback. Early in my career, I'd sometimes pull those out when I was having a low moment to remind myself that I am smart and competent. It really does help![/quote]

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