Hi AG! You know how I study your collages before I read about them. Here are the things that came to my mind...What is with that mean looking teacher? Then my eyes went right to "the scream" and I thought, "uh oh, this is not going to be good." Then I saw the haves and have nots...more trouble. I then remembered how we discussed briefly about our 2nd and 3rd grades and how they were not good times for us. And then I thought, "This is about you AG!" What a terrific collage to convey what your life was like at that time. Thank goodness for the teacher that taught you phonics.
I also liked how you showed the process; very interesting and it shows just how much time and effort you put into this collage. I am even more impressed now! You go girl! : )