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eccentric October 7, 2008

Are you for or against having Thanksgiving feasts for children at school??

eccentric
We resisted last year! While the entire school had a very large feast at the school on Thanks giving, our 2nd grade paents decided to involve children in making baskets with food to donate. This year, there were many other parents who shared my views and backed me up when I told the teacher that we'd rather make baskets for families in need then "waste" food at the school! How are you celebrating Thanksgiving at your school?? What have you done to involve children and make them understand the true meaning of Thanksgiving??
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debrasuefitzge
debrasuefitzge November 24, 2008
i agree with you nijabb theres nothing wrong with doing both,its agood experience for the children.
nljabb
nljabb November 24, 2008
I don't see anything wrong with doing both. On the one hand, the children get to experience an enjoyable feast/celebration with their classmates and teachers. A class feast may introduce diverse cultural customs/foods a lesson in itself-- all the while learning about a historic event and the reason and purpose of why we celebrate Thanksgiving.
The children may also learn to spread this "Thankfullness" by sharing and contributing to the less fortunate in the community (food baskets). The biggest lesson should be that sharing/caring and being thankful for all of our many blessings is something that should be practiced often and not only during the holidays.
makemesane
makemesane November 24, 2008
I beleive that making baskets for the needy is a great idea. The idea should spread to all schools. Children learn what caring and sharing is all about that way. And we need more of that everywhere. Every holiday should involve something where the needy are concerned.
homemom
homemom November 24, 2008
this is what careing is all about,those childrens should be pround.
GracesMom
GracesMom November 24, 2008
There's absolutely nothing wrong with having a Thanksgiving celebration AND gathering food for those who are struggling. Our school collected food last week to make baskets for those in need. Tomorrow, they will celebrate with another kindergarten class. My daughter's class will be the Pilgrims and the other class will be the Native Americans. It's not elaborate. They are having Friendship Stew, cornbread and they're going to make their own butter! Simple, fun, educational and helping those in need.
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