Wants and needs

About this time of year I talk to the children about what it means to want something or need something.  Many relevant science and social studies concepts are brought up like what it means to be alive, what we need to survive, how we can get the things we want, etc...

Talking about wants and needs are important as we think of the holidays.  There are many families in our community who cannot afford "wants" and even some "needs."  This year I am continuing the tradition of adopting a family in need from the Children's Hospital of Michigan.  We just received the details of a family in need and discussed what was on their wish lists today.  I wrote down items on cards and the children helped me sort.  

This process will take us some time, but we will keep you posted.  Keep an eye out for a "Giving Tree" by the office!