[sis]

As I go into my last work week of the year, I'm thinking about all the fun activities I have planned for this week. Our theme is 'Christmas' (yes, its a big thing over here in China, well, sort of! lolol). We have typical vocabulary to learn like 'tree', 'Santa', etc. However, those are just words.

During my several decades of working with young learners, no matter what country I've worked in, I've observed that kids need to learn how to give. So, tomorrow, we're making cards to honour different workers each day this coming week. We have security guards, housekeepers, teachers, and each other to celebrate. Yes, I've purchased little gifts from the store to give with the ever-so-adorable-toilet-roll Snowman that the students will make to give with a huge card as I want to show my appreciation, as well! I know that folks will feel honoured; and, I know the students will feel great for giving.

We'll also 'decorate' a tree with words reflecting positive actions we see in each other. There is nothing like recognizing a friend for making a good choice or helping another person. The joy just keeps on giving as we all take time to read what others write.

I love this week!

It also helps that then I'll have 12 days off!

Deb