Adopted Soldier

So I got this idea from a fellow blogger and I loved it. She adopted a soldier from Adopt A Soldier. I was going to have the husband and myself send things but then I decided why not let my first graders write to him and have them donate items. Well we are so excited that we have Roger who is a 20 year old male serving in Iraq for our country. We have sent sweet notes and care packages and can't wait for him to get them. I mentioned this to my first grade team and it is now a first grade project. We all have a soldier we write to...a great "purpose for writing" for the children. Please pray for all the soldier who are fighting and who have fought for us daily!!

"Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world."
~Harriet Tubman

7 comments:

  1. I love, love, love this idea! I am sure your soldier loves getting all of the letters from your kiddos! I will be borrowing this ides when I have my first classroom! Thanks for sharing it!

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  2. That is a great idea! I love that you got all of the first grade on board!

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  3. Is it strange that this post brought tears to my eyes? What a fabulous, giving idea. I wish you were up here in Canada teaching my girls! You rock:)

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  4. This is amazing. I did this when I was in college and it is a really wonderful way to send love.

    Hope all is well!!

    XO

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  5. I love that idea! My husband is deployed and he and his fellow Marines love to get mail. I'm sure your soldier will be so happy to receive his package.

    Have a great day!

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  6. What a great idea! I remember doing something like this in school for desert storm and then the soldier came and spoke to us after he got back! It was awesome! Too cute, girly!:) I'm sure Roger appreciates you and your students more than you know.

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  7. Awsome idea! I am sure that your care package will make his WEEK!!

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