We've got snow on the ground and a very unique Christmas tree in the media center (thanks, Ms. Denhart!) We've got Santa coming to school Friday for a photo op. You can't flip the tv channel without finding a Christmas movie. Yes, this IS the holiday season.
It is also the season for making lists. I'm not talking about lists of what we want to get, lists a mile long with items from Best Buy and Macy's. I'm talking about lists of what we plan to give!
What can you give this season? Will any of these items make your list?
- Can you give your parent an hour of extra help at home (cleaning or doing dishes)?
- Can you give your sibling an hour of fun by playing a game with him/her?
- Can you give a neighbor a hand by shoveling his/her sidewalk or driveway/
- Can you give some attention to an elderly person by asking him/her to share a story?
- Can you give peace to your classmates by going an hour, day, week, month without gossip?
- Can you give joy to someone by singing a song?
- Can you give a smile to a classmate or staff member that you've been acting harshly toward?
- Can you give some relief to your parents by dropping an item or two from your wish list?
How about including some low cost gifts, things that you make? Can you make ornaments or cards? Can you bake something? Can you regift something that is important to you? Is there something you have or that you wear that a younger sibling would love to have?I hope you all give some great gifts this year. Give gifts from the heart. And warmly receive such gifts from others.
Grab a pencil and paper or crank up that iPad and open up Notes.
Start your giving list today.
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