India Orphanage Project

October-November 2012

In class we are doing a unit on Who We Are and the choices we make. As part of this unit we are learning about being good citizens. As a class we have decided to do a project to make a difference in the world. We have a rare opportunity to have a mother of a student in our class that is from India. Last year she started an Orphanage in India. It has seven children, ranging in age from 0-14 years. Right now it is Diwali celebration time in India. Diwali is the biggest festival of India that is celebrated the same way as we do Christmas here.

The students decided that they wanted to give "Christmas" to the children in the orphanage. They made cards and collected toys, books, shoes, coats, and clothes from home. They brought all their donations in and helped clean, and organize everything.  The students were so excited and willing to give their things. They all worked hard to make cards that will bring happiness to the children in India. 

Our classroom rug was full of donations from each of the students. I was overwhelmed with how positively the students responded and how much they brought.We got a sponsor and all of the boxes have been picked up and will be shipped in the next couple weeks.This project was amazing, and filled the children with excitement. This project helped them see how wonderful making a difference is. Thank you for your help!