Kindness Club

Kindness Club was the community service club at Mikey’s elementary school. They did a different project each month to help the surrounding community.  At this time in Mikey’s Journal, they were looking for donations of coloring books and crayons.

Michael took some of our old crayons and we found a coloring book that we hadn’t started yet.  He brought them to school in a Ziplock bag.  I stuck the flyer back into the bag so that it would be clear to Mikey’s aide that they were donations. The flyer also said where he should put the donation so any grown-up at school could help him, even if they didn’t know about the Kindness Club drive.  By making it easier on the school staff, they can better support your special kiddo.

Don’t We Have Enough To Do?

I know life is hectic and you need to be looking for donations on a random weeknight like you need a hole in the head…but…trust me on this one. If your child helps other kids with the things that are important to them, those kids will be more likely to jump in and help your special little one when they need it.  And, let’s face it, our kids need more help than the average bear.  

So, rock that golden rule and help others as you hope they will help your little one.

Note

Of course, I hardly even need to tell you this, my fellow journal-lovers.  Writing about the donation in the journal means that every kid who sees that entry will know that your child helped out.  They will know even if your child can’t speak or share such an abstract idea.  The journal lets the other kids get to know your child and keep up to date with their activities. It facilitates those connections and maybe your child’s journal will encourage other kids to jump in and help out next time. Three cheers for school spirit!