This is just too beautiful to pass up. I keep a deck of smile cards, the actual "playing" cards, on a community table in my classroom. Several weeks ago a student asked what they were and so I asked her if she wanted to play.
Ellen said she wanted to read them but I held firm and responded that if she wanted to know, she'd have to play. Finally, she gave in. The card she drew instructed her to make 5 hand written cards and leave them for strangers.
Weeks followed days, but she continued to procrastinate, as many of us do. I'd ask how the cards were coming and she'd just say she hadn't had the time yet. I couldn't blame her, a student's life is very busy these days.
So, I needed to do something to offer her encouragement. Ellen also has founded her own non-profit which aims to improve education for those who are at a financial disadvantage. Anyway, they're doing a fundraiser, selling Jamba Juice cards good for 6 BOGO. I told her I would buy 5 so she could put one each, along with a smile card, in each of her homemade cards.
Well, that was all it took. a week later she had the 5 cards made. Here are three of the cards she made. I was so moved when I saw them; tears of joy, really. I cannot express how much love I have for young people today...especially my students<3.
Ellen said she wanted to read them but I held firm and responded that if she wanted to know, she'd have to play. Finally, she gave in. The card she drew instructed her to make 5 hand written cards and leave them for strangers.
Weeks followed days, but she continued to procrastinate, as many of us do. I'd ask how the cards were coming and she'd just say she hadn't had the time yet. I couldn't blame her, a student's life is very busy these days.
So, I needed to do something to offer her encouragement. Ellen also has founded her own non-profit which aims to improve education for those who are at a financial disadvantage. Anyway, they're doing a fundraiser, selling Jamba Juice cards good for 6 BOGO. I told her I would buy 5 so she could put one each, along with a smile card, in each of her homemade cards.
Well, that was all it took. a week later she had the 5 cards made. Here are three of the cards she made. I was so moved when I saw them; tears of joy, really. I cannot express how much love I have for young people today...especially my students<3.
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- Posted by cyctw
- Oct 16, 2017
- Comments (10)
Readers Comments
autumnsky38 wrote: Awww they are beautiful! What a nice idea! 😊😊😊
leoladyc728 wrote: you are a good encourager.
michelelpurce wrote: Such pretty cards and it was wonderful how you encouraged her to do that. :)
mindyjourney wrote: What great cards! :)))) and tx for being such a great mentor!
DANCE wrote: so lovely of you to encourage in so many ways, well done
Mish wrote: You are a beautiful motivator :))))). Bless the both of you. You both "shine".✨✨✨✨✨
kjoyw wrote: Wow! Very impressive!
pyronik wrote: that's fabulous! What great encouragement you gave, thank you.
Rajni Gohil wrote: Great job done of encouraging students. Thanks for sharing
DoulaMelissa wrote: Those are beautiful. She's quite talented! What a great thing to do for others!
