Book In a Jar

Have you ever wondered what happens to library books that are so well loved they just fall apart?  We are always looking for ways to re-purpose beloved books.  We have cut them apart and made bookmarks, created folded paper creatures, and recently held a "Book in a Jar" contest.

My able bodied assistant (and most creative person I know) cut a popular book into strips -- being sure to include identifying sentences, put the strips into a mason jar, and set the jar out for the boys to guess the book.  They immediately identified the series the book came from:  Big Nate.  Naming the specific title proved much more difficult.  All week the boys were spinning, rolling and shaking the book to figure out the title. 

One boy was able to correctly name the book: Big Nate Strikes Again.  Being at a boys school, men's health is an issue that is important to our student body so our Upper and Middle School students participate in Movember.  Students and faculty pledge a minimum of $20 and promise not to shave for the entire month.  In keeping with the spirit of the month, our Book in a Jar winner won his own facial hair.