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A recent discussion on the AATG listserv of crafts that students can make for teachers who are leaving generated the following suggestions. These might be appropriate ideas for teachers taking maternity leave or for substitute or student teachers nearing the end of their assignments.

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My daughter did some "assisting" at a local elementary school while working as an au pair near Stuttgart. When she came home, the class presented her with a scrapbook that has become a treasured memento of her time with the kids. Each student was responsible for a page; along with a photograph of the student, each included a letter/note/drawing/poem referencing a memory he/she had of a time/lesson/activity/etc. with my daughter. She looks back at it often and will never forget the kids.

Branstad, P. Re: [AATG-L] Student thank yous to departing student teacher. American Association of Teachers of German listserv. AATG@listserv.iupui.edu (2 Nov. 2005).

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When I left my very first teaching position to go work in France, my French II students made me a scrapbook of things related to our class. On one page, for instance, they pasted chewing gum wrappers (the colored part) and wrote "Throw out your gum" in French (which I used to always tell the kids)... things like that. I have that little scrapbook to this day and treasure it. It brings back fond memories.

Haring, C. Re: [AATG-L] Student thank yous to departing student teacher. American Association of Teachers of German listserv. AATG@listserv.iupui.edu (2 Nov. 2005).

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One year while I was out during maternity leave, my sub had students create the ABC's in German. My son is now four years old and really enjoys the book.

Crow, M.A. Re: [AATG-L] Student thank yous to departing student teacher. American Association of Teachers of German listserv. AATG@listserv.iupui.edu (2 Nov. 2005).

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The year I taught in Austria, one class made me cookbook of authentic Austrian dishes. I still use those recipes today with my own students.

Pennington, G. Re: [AATG-L] Student thank yous to departing student teacher. American Association of Teachers of German listserv. AATG@listserv.iupui.edu (5 Nov. 2005).
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