A Wish List for Others

     I love this assignment!  It's a nice one to end the session with.  Here is the help sheet the students were given:

     This is a time of year when we tend to ask for gifts for ourselves.  Let’s dig deeper and think about what others who are in tougher situations than we are might need.

     Is there a family member, friend, neighbor, or any members of a community who are struggling right now, who could use a wish list?

      Here is a help sheet to help you get started:

1. I am going to write this assignment in the form of (circle one)

a letter a prayer an essay

2. I am going to write for ____________________________,

who needs ________________________________________.

3. Reasons details: ______________________________________

4. Conclusion: __________________________________________

Enjoy this one by Lucas (5th grade):

Dear Santa,

     We should definitely help homeless people for various reasons.  First, they need a house or a small shelter for the cold winter.  This is so they can feel warm and not get hypothermia.  Most importantly, they need water, as it is essential for life.  Last but not least, they need food to survive.  A human can only last about three weeks without food. 

     We must help them survive, because it will make you feel good that you helped someone in need.  Also, everybody deserves to feel loved and supported by others.  

     To sum it up, homeless people are humans too, except that they aren't as lucky as we are.  So, if there is anyone that can help, it's us.

                           -Lucas

Here is one by Yanbing (2nd grade):

Dear Santa,
     I am writing this letter for Mom, who needs medicine.  She needs this because her head is hurting.  If you give her this, she will feel better, comfortable, and happy.  Thank you so much, Santa.  I love you!
                     -Yanbing