I had a great time at Rose Warren Elementary School this morning. I talked to the first graders about geography and Alaska in particular.I gave them each a "Color Alaska with Grandma Joy and Grandpappy Happy" coloring book.And color crayons which were donated by a local resturant. They were very attentive when I talked to them and they loved getting the book and crayons.
I also met the art teacher who invited me to come back ( as an artist) and talk to her class about oil painting.
Our children are little dry sponges just waiting for "good moisture for their brains". And I for one will do all I can to try to contribute to helping the teachers any way I can. I hope you will join me by volunteering to visit your local schools.
You make a cute Grandma Joy. Congratulations on a job well done. Keep wetting those sponges...
ReplyDelete-Don
Thanks Don, you are always so encouraging.
ReplyDeleteI had such a good time. The kids are great .
Good for you! I'm so glad there are wonderful artists like you, who give their time to encourage children.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing a great thing, Grandma Joy! On behalf of the kids you're teaching/inspiring, I'd like to say a hearty "thank you"!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bonnie and Deborah.
ReplyDeleteI have learned something interesting though, and it is that the reason parents are not teaching their children geography is, they don't know themselves. So I'm going to start a blog for adults to learn U.S. geography so they can teach their kids. What do you think ?