Today, classrooms across the Twin Falls School District celebrated Constitution Day, bringing the history and significance of this foundational document to life for students of all ages. Teachers integrated lessons on the U.S. Constitution into their classrooms, fostering discussions about the importance of rights, freedoms, and responsibilities as American citizens.
At Bickel Elementary School, 5th-grade students dove into the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, learning about the key principles that have shaped our nation's democracy. Inspired by what they learned, the students then worked collaboratively to draft their own classroom Bill of Rights. In true fifth-grade fashion, their creativity shined through, with suggestions ranging from having a classroom pet parrot to adding extra vacation days to their school year. These fun and imaginative ideas were met with laughter and thoughtful discussions on how rights and rules impact daily life in the classroom and how “We the people,” participate in the shaping of our government.
"Encouraging students to engage with the Constitution in ways that are meaningful to them is important," said Lauren Jones, fifth-grade teacher at Bickel Elementary. "It's crucial for students to not only learn the historical significance of the document but also to think critically about how the concept of rights applies to their everyday experiences."
Constitution Day activities like these encourage students to become active and informed citizens while connecting history lessons to the present in creative ways.