Few Ideas. . . Let Me Know What You Think!

Published on June 25, 2004 By simplethings In Blogging

Shawn and I were talking last night about what I could do with the children at the Psychiatric center, where next school year I'll be teaching writing and art. I wanted to do something to enhance their writing, and perhaps get their minds working. Shawn suggested that I have them write letters to the soldiers in Iraq, and also have them color the back of the envelopes all pretty. He said it made him feel really good to get letters, especially bright and colorful ones. So that's what I'm doing today. After I take Alysia to the doctor at 12:30, she and I are headed next door to the center.

Does that seem like a good idea? I mean the letters? We just need to get these kids doing something other than sitting around, and I have no idea what to do other than that. . . Let me know what you think!

Emma

Comments

BigDreamer415

on Jun 25, 2004

That does sound like a good idea, I like it. Not only am I guessing it will help them, I'm sure the soldiers in Iraq would love to recieve them!

~Sarah

simplethings

on Jun 25, 2004

I'm hoping that they enjoy writing the letters, and that the soldiers do like them. Shawn also said that for the soldiers, if they aren't busy, they usually write back. Which would be great for the kids to have some one to look up to like that. These are all children whose parents just didn't want them, or also that were aggressive with family members or other people, and they need some kind of role model. And I'm thinking, just thinking that this might be what they need. . . if they get a reply, it would definitely give them a boost.

Emma

Thank you for replying Sarah!

Janders

on Jun 25, 2004

I think this is such an awesome idea, I LOVE IT!

Oh and I would love to see more baby ohitis, Keep them coming!

Janders

on Jun 25, 2004

Oh I just saw that I am on your friends list! What an honor!

~JoLynda

simplethings

on Jun 25, 2004

The kids had a great time writing letters and decorating the envelopes today. The longer we did it, the more I was getting excited. Just the thought that all the soldiers in Iraq who will be receiving these letters will hopefully be blessed. One of the little girls came up to me and said, "Mrs. Rae, thank you. Writing these letters makes me feel like I'm making a difference in some one else's life." I almost cried. I just hugged her. It is days like today that makes me love my job.

simplethings

on Jun 25, 2004

oh by the way,

Oh I just saw that I am on your friends list! What an honor!

I thought you deserved to be on my list! You seem like an awesome person, someone I'd like to get to know! Thanks for taking the time to stop in!!!
I will send some more pictures tonight!

Emma

Janders

on Jun 25, 2004

You are to sweet! I look foward to Alysia'a photos, and reading more!

simplethings

on Jun 25, 2004

Thank you!

MadPoet41

on Jun 26, 2004

Simple~the idea about the letters is such an awesome one! I mean, it really can help those kids to have a sense of purpose. They will feel like they are contributing something very meaningful to the community. And the soldiers will appreciate it so much also! So how can anybody lose in a situation like that, huh? I can tell you love these kids so much~that is the greatest kind of teacher there is. And your writing is very beautiful. Keep on blogging big time!

~MadPoet

simplethings

on Jun 26, 2004

I do love them. It tears me to pieces when everytime I see them. They have their good days, and they have their bad. Fortunately yesterday was a good day, lets hope that today, will also be a good day. Their last teacher quit because the one boy (13) pinned her against the wall, also in the past she received a lot of bruises from him. I'm afraid to take Alysia there, when that boy is in my class. But that's beside the fact, I love them like they are my own. And in a way, I consider them to be mine, just because I'm trying to instill these thoughts in their heads, that they are worth it, and people do love them. Thanks for stopping in to see my blogs, MadPoet!

Emma

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