Justin was asking how I got the Haiti project started...Have you ever had a moment in your class when learning veered all for the right reasons. Actually I think after the earthquake I read the book to the kids and then showed the video. Then, as children can do, they were inspired and asked how they could help Haiti. This lead to researching groups such as Red Cross, World Vision, etc to see the best group to give money to and researching Haiti. This lead to writing news broadcasts which we taped and shared. One of the students suggested collecting coins for Haiti which the principal ok'd and the VP took an active role. We called it "Change for a change" and the race was on. They made necklaces with the art teacher and sold them at the neighborhood food fest. Money had to be sorted and counted. It was amazing! And that's how it happens. Relay for Life wasn't as exciting, different group of kids, but they made signs and sold small things from home..old toys, books, etc. Sorry for the length of this response! _______________________________________________ Mosaic mailing list [email protected] To unsubscribe or modify your membership please go to http://literacyworkshop.org/mailman/options/mosaic_literacyworkshop.org
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