We are Generous Beings #6 - Connecting with our Community

Baking the muffins

Mixing the ingredients

Talking about what to paint for others lead us to the story Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen by DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan. After reading the story to the children, I showed pictures of soup kitchens and other organizations around Vancouver that help feed those in need. We looked at what others are doing to help and the children started thinking about what they can do.

Putting up the sign

Natalya: We can give them clothes that are too small.
Peter: We can give them food. 
Aiden: We can give toys to the children.
Cameron: I can ask my mom and dad for some money to give them.

After Cameron's comment, everyone in the group wanted to go home and ask their parents for money to donate. So I said to the children that the money is earned by their parents and I suggested that they should earn their own money. I showed the children how other people raise money and they decided to have a bake sale to raise funds to donate to our local food bank and a toy drive for the children. The children were all very excited! They baked the treats and the bake sale was a success! 

Children from other groups helping out

Cupcakes donated by Alexis

Thank you everyone!

Thanks to all the children and parents at Creative Minds for your support!