It was a Christmas party for seven-year-olds with a difference. For instead of the kids getting fed on sweets and drinks and playing around, they were instead required to participate in making blankets for sick children who will most likely spend Christmas confined to their beds at the Denver Children's hospital.I was very impressed with the project and very happy to assist.
At this break-up year-end party, some mothers, one father and two grandmothers attended and the innovative teacher behind the project, brought along her four-month-old son and two-year-old daughter.
The morning session began with the children sitting in a circle, greeting each other individually then telling the class something they were grateful for.
I was so proud when my granddaughter expressed gratitude for her grandma Joan. That's me!
The teacher then played a You Tube video, explaining how fleece blankets are made.
The fleece materials the children were given afterward, were precut and brought by some parents and the teacher,
Then the kids got to work making knots all around the edges of the blankets to tie the plain fleece underneath to the beautifully patterned ones on top.
This is a most worthwhile project not only because of the gifts being made for the sick kids but also, more importantly, because of the important lesson the children were being taught about caring for others less fortunate than themselves.
Kudos to this most conscientious teacher, a born leader.
1 comment:
It was a special honor for me to be involved in this blanket project today! For the students to choose to do this wonderful project in place of a party, says something about each of these special students! I am Mrs. Snyder's mother and have also been involved with other classes my daughter has taught where she has lead the students to do community service. All I can say is that it is a wonderful lesson for students to learn. Thinking of others who are less fortunate, going through health issues or grieving; and, bringing joy into their lives, is a very rewarding thing to do. Mrs. Snyder not only leads her students to do community service, but she herself does it. Continue to find ways to do community service and you will never regret it. I am so proud of Mrs. Snyder's second grade class for participating in this special blanket project!
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