Today we read September 12th: We Knew Everything Would Be All Right, a book written by a first grade class in response to the tragedies of September 11, 2001. We had an absolutely incredible, heart-wrenching discussion - the children's thoughts, questions, and connections were truly amazing. They give me hope for the future of our country and our world, and I am so proud to be their teacher. Here are some of their thoughts:* America is our place - please don't hurt it.
* Tell God to take care of all the people who went to Heaven on September 11th.
* People put up their flags to show that they love their country.
* They thought the flag wouldn't still be standing, but it was!
* Please don't bring the war to our world.
* Make friends, even if we're from other countries.
* We can be friends with kids who are in other classes, so why can't we be friends with people who live in other places?
4 comments:
WOW, that is so GREAT!
Tricia Rzepkowski
Wow. That's cool. I didn't even think to talk to Mason about the events of that day. When we were in NYC he saw Ground Zero, but I'm sure this made that experience even more meaningful for him. Thanks!
You are truely amazing! This is such a hard topic to discuss with children....not wanting to make it a crying, fearful thing....and you always know how to do that. I am truly amazed by thier answers too! What a great group of kids!
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