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One of the things I love about homeschooling is that it can be out of the box. I don't mean pulling all my curriculum out of a box and giving it to my kids, either. Today, my two older kids went on a field trip to visit the office of a local missions organization that works with the poor in 3rd world countries. One thing this organization does is it puts together gift packs for children that include hygiene packs of toothbrush, toothpaste, washcloth, and soap, as well as a few school supplies and usually a small toy, like the kind that comes with a kids' meal. Dancing Queen and Roboboy were involved with sorting toys to make sure they were not missing any parts or broken, and packing them into gift packs. It was a simple job that a kid could do, and it saved the adults in the missions organization a lot of time by not having to do it themselves. After they got home, we had a talk about how blessed and fortunate we are, and how the small toys in these packs may be the first and only toy many of these children have ever received. The kids were really touched by the experience, and enjoyed it too. They told me they'd like to go and volunteer regularly to help out. What more could I ask for? A day where the kids are thinking of others, doing something for someone other than themselves, and enjoying and finding satisfaction in it! A day where they're learning about missions, serving God and blessing others less fortunate than themselves. Meanwhile, I got to have some special one on one time with Bubbles after she got home from kindergarten, and she thoroughly enjoyed the extra attention. This is one of the many reasons I homeschool! |
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