December 14

Blanket Project

There are so many things going on that I thought I’d write another post to keep you updated.  The blanket project went well yesterday.  Some kids loved it and some did not, however, they all were happy to be able to do something for someone else.  When they were making the cards, it was absolutely silent in the room.  This is how I know, they were loving what they were doing.

Here is our hard work in the making! (no pun intended!)

If you want to help deliver, meet me at DeVos Children’s Hospital at 4:30 on December 18.

 

November 26

Early Release Service Project

Hello Parents!

Something that is near and dear to my heart is service work. I believe that our communities and society benefit when people of all generations work to help each other out.

This is the first big service project that I have done with a class.  Mrs. Deter’s class is doing this as well and I love the idea of serving and giving back.

Blankets for a local nursing home

On our last Early Release before Holiday Break, December 13, I would like to transform our classroom into a team of community helpers.

I would like to have students work in small groups to create no-sew tie fleece blankets and holiday cards to donate to the residents.

How can you help make this happen?

  • Donate Blanket Materials!
    • 5′ x 4.5′ cuts of fleece from any fabric store
    • Monetary donations that I will use to purchase fleece.  I have a Venmo account (@Karman-Houtstra) if that is easiest for you.  I will also take cash donations.
    • Invite friends and family to make monetary or 5′ x 4.5′ fleece donations
  • Donate Card Making Materials!
    • Fun cardstock
    • Stickers
    • Stamps/ink pads
  • Come distribute them with me!
    • The date of delivery is TBA.  I will let you know as soon as possible.
    • Bring your student and/or family along to hand out cards, blankets, hugs, and smiles to warm our community members’ holiday season!