Each month at Pre-K Isabelle works towards earning a badge that
goes on her backpack. So far they have had: I am a Friend, I am Kind, and I am
Thankful. This month they are working towards I am Generous and had specific
instructions on how to earn it. Each child has to do something around the house
to earn money. They then need to take that money and purchase hats and/or
mittens for children in need.
Isabelle was excited about the idea of earning money so she
would volunteer to do things whenever she saw the opportunity. One day she even
went to the curb and grabbed the recycling bins (one of my least favorite
chores – score!). She also helped do prep work for a gathering of
friends that I had coming over in addition to picking up toys, etc. So after
her hard work, she had earned enough money that we headed to the store for her
to pick out some hats and gloves. She loved picking out the items and then
proudly paid the cashier with her own money.
I thought it was such a great way to get the kids involved
with the spirit of giving. She worked hard at home to earn the money and then
was excited to use it to buy for someone less fortunate. She’ll be heading to
school today with her hats and gloves to hang on the “Giving Tree” that they
have set up in the classroom. I’m so glad that Isabelle’s school focuses on not
just academic teaching but also teaching them how to be good and caring people.
It’s such an important lesson!