Dancing around a lesson

We asked students in Maggie Crain’s second-grade class at Peterson Elementary School, “What has been your favorite thing in learning about ‘The Nutcracker’?””The music and Peter Tchaikovsky because he’s the one who made the music and it’s really interesting and I like music.”

Hank Skolnick, 8, Huntington Beach

“I love performances and ballet.”

Tracy Lee, 7, Huntington Beach

“My favorite part about ‘The Nutcracker’ is when the nutcracker broke because it kind of surprised me.”

Kristin Weaver, 7, Huntington Beach

“Learning about all these different things.”

Gillian Tatoeau, 8, Huntington Beach

“What we’re doing right now because my group takes turns and it’s fun.”

Zachary Abraham, 7, Huntington Beach

“My favorite thing was learning about the ballet because I love to learn.”

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