We finished up today and really ended on a high note. The kids did well, learned lots, sang great, and raised more money in offerings than ever before! So let me explain . . .
If you've been reading the newspapers we create, you know we challenge the kids each year to fill up a large vase we have with coins. Tuesday is penny day, Wednesday is nickel day, Thursday is dime day, and Friday is quarter day. We've filled the vase a couple of times, but other years we fell a bit short. But we always have fun trying! I also give the kids the incentive that whatever they give I will match and so double their offerings. This year they far exceeded anything we've done before.
So this year . . .
Tuesday . . . not too many pennies. Many kids forgot. I was skeptical about this year.
Wednesday . . . much better! Kids brought the pennies they forgot and then also their nickels.
Almost half full . . .
Thursday . . . now I'm worried! Lots of coins! The vase is approx. 4/5 full!
We've never done that well before on a Thursday!
Friday . . . On! My! Goodness! I cannot believe how many quarters they brought!
The view from above.
Total donated by the children: $472.19! With my match, we raised $944.38! A record BY FAR! The cause this year was to donate to the Lutheran Heritage Foundation to supply Bibles and Bible Story books for the children of Ukraine who lost everything in the war. The kids really thought that was great.
Today's sense was smell. Here's a picture of trying to guess what something is simply by smelling it. Not as easy as you think!
Music time! Sitting with the kids and singing hymns. They love it!
Group photo :-)
And for next year, here's our theme:
Hope you enjoyed the pictures and the updates!
And here's the link to the final newspaper for the week.
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