Community Project

In Social Studies prior to the holidays we discussed important characteristics of good citizens and how people can help others in our community.  Well, one of the girls in my class went home, wrote a letter requesting that our class do our part for the community by helping the local animal shelter and received principal approval the next day!
I am so excited to announce that today the project started to take shape!  She had recently visited the shelter and learned they are always in need of supplies for their animals (i.e. leashes, toys, blankets, food etc.)  On behalf of the shelter, her mother came and spoke to the first graders.  The students listened attentively as she spoke about their needs.  After her presentation, the students were so excited about the project and immediately got to work.  They wrote letters to their parents explaining their community project and made posters to hang up in the school.  There is nothing better then watching students work together for a great cause and the excitement on their faces when items are added to our collection boxes!

 

Busy working on their posters!