Monday’s lesson
I thought I would get this out early, so perhaps you can spend more than a day on it. I was planning on doing this anyway, but now see the idea is on the Internet, with lots going around about it. I have made calls, and researched, so it’s ok to do!
I have found a nursing home that will accept cards and drawings from the kids. We need to remember the residents are no longer allowed visitors from this most vulnerable group. They may be confused why family members are no longer there for them. They may not understand the seriousness of the virus. I am very fortunate to have both my parents in their mid 80s still healthy. My siblings and I have been attending to their needs daily. I can not imagine us being cut off from them, like what those families are going through. Some are even afraid that their loved ones will not remember them when it’s over. This is a sad situation for sure.
I’m asking if everyone would be kind enough to send at least 5 cards, drawings, coloring pages, etc. The only thing they can NOT get are packages.
Have your kids take their time on them, maybe they can even write a little bit about themselves. Explain why we are doing this. Please try to do a few since there are many residents. Have them sign their names and they can even put Howe Montessori Preschool.
This lesson should teach kindness and compassion, fine motor (penmanship and coloring), and you can even walk to your neighborhood mailbox for exercise.
Please make them out to:
Resident
Henry Ford Villages
15101 Ford Rd.
Dearborn, Michigan 48126
Have fun!
