Sole Showcase

By Susie Rogers, 5th-8th ELA

The first two weeks of seventh grade have already been a whirlwind of energy, creativity, and connection! To help everyone ease into the year, we kicked things off with our “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” project. Each student designed a sneaker—think colors, text, symbols—that visually tells the story of who they are both inside and outside the classroom. Whether it was favorite hobbies, life mottos, important milestones, or happy memories, every sneaker became a beautiful window into each student’s journey.

Once the sneakers were completed, they took center stage on our “Sole Showcase” display. Walking by, you could see reflections of interests, personal strengths, and defining moments—one student’s shoe with a soccer ball and math equation spoke to both play and problem-solving, while another adorned with musical notes and a sunset hinted at creativity and calm. Paired with their written rationale, each student shared why they made specific choices for color, imagery, and words. Classmates loved comparing their designs—discovering unexpected similarities and celebrating diverse differences. It was a fun, creative icebreaker that set an empathetic tone for the year ahead!