Socks and Soles for Syria
This morning, the students and I were very pensive about the children of Syria. We felt their pain as we walked and ran around the school track in nothing but our silly socks. Some children complained that their feet hurt and they wanted to put their shoes back on. Imagine walking around like this everyday, every night for weeks, months, and even years, and on difficult terrain.
Our hearts go out to Syria and we are very happy to help, even if it's in a small way. Thank you so much for digging out those gently used shoes from your closets. We received a generous amount and the children were vert excited to make a difference through sharing. We also posted a note on Socks and Soles for Syria Facebook page and received a response (see the bottom of this post to view the picture).
The class view this short video and then wrote a reflection about the children of Syria. It was so touching to read what the students wrote, so I hope you'll take a few minutes to read them. After doing so, I'm sure you'll agree that they have practiced great empathy, which I hope they will continue to do for the rest of their lives. We also discussed the great power of hope, another tremendous feeling, which can have great implications on one's life.
Let's all be mindful of keeping these precious children and their families close to our hearts and in our prayers, especially as winter comes.
Please enjoy these pictures of our fun and meaningful morning.
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