Mrs. R’s Class is Taking Action



This week we’ve been reading stories such as My Mommy Goes to Haiti, Nubs and Winter’s Tail, books which all are about helping others. The definition of action is, “something a person can do.” As a class we have been discussing ways we can “take action” and help others. One idea we came up with was to raise money for Haiti and the earthquake victims. With the anniversary fast approaching of that devastating earthquake, we thought this would be a perfect place to start. We also discussed how lucky we are to have the things we have, especially just after the holiday season, and how so many other places in the world don’t even have running water.


We decided collecting aluminum cans and plastic bottles would be a great way to help the Earth and other people. If you would like to help support us, we will be collecting recyclable cans and bottles for the rest of the school year. So send them in as you get them, and we’ll be happy to collect, store, turn them in and pay it forward!


Another way to help is to check out the website, www.mommygoestohaiti.org. This non-fiction book was written and illustrated by a 2nd grader (one of my former students) and her mother. All proceeds from the book go to the rebuilding of Haiti. It’s an adorable book, with great meaning, beautiful pictures, and factual information. Olivia and I read it every night and she especially loves the part about the “tap-taps”.