8 year old Brody Answers the Question: "What is a Tradition that Your Family Has?"

Brody is 8 and is in 3rd grade. At the end of September, during journal time, the teacher asked the kids to reflect on their family activities and traditions. This was Brody's number one:

"At Christmas we raise money to buy presents, good, and other goods like clothes. We deliver the gifts to families in need on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This is a reminder of how blessed we are and it is a way for us to give back to this beautiful community."

I was so touched that before discussion of the 2011 project goals began, and 9 months since the completion of the last project, it was at the front of his mind. Kids can gain a lot from participating in this kind of charity work. Take them to the store to buy the donations, have them make flyers or make a hot chocolate stand to raise money, or have them be involved in the handing out of the gifts. There is always need for more helping hands, even the small ones. Sometimes they are the best!