Let Grow Project Spotlight!

December Let Grow focus is Service to those outside our home! This new service focus has been a challenge for some of our kids. As the Let Grow projects turn away from self focused our kiddos want to resist :) Sound familiar? This is where your encouragment and even expectations will really count. We want our children to be independent, resilient and outer focused (at least some of the time). I have gone into each classroom with a Let Grow Check In and given lots and lots of ideas. We talked about how these service let grow projects help others and ourselves feel empowered and cared for. I also reminded them that they can continue to do those let grow projects that are fun right alongside the ones centered on service. Be sure and look at the link below for more ideas! The photos and stories below are so wonderful!

Zane Thompson

Zane made his first cake from the box, did almost everything himself! He is also providing some parent releif by doing the dishes! His mom is so proud of all his hard work!

Look at Zane baking away!

Elliot Spain

Nurse Shelia reported that Elliot learned to tie his shoes this month. Let me tell you! This is no small feat. Way to go Elliot!!!!

Viola McDonald

Viola cleaned the art and game closet at home. She learned that doing some extra cleaning is not so bad :)

Ari Tamijani

Ari makes an effort to ask how people are doing when he greets them. This small little act can change someone's whole day. Sometimes the service we do for others is how we make them feel.

Ruby Barnes

Ruby always does the laundry but this time she also put it away! Before you know it she will be managing all the household chores herself!

Olive Beaulieu

Olive cleaned the dishes. I am sure Mom and Dad appreciated the time they got back when Olive took over. She also made her own oatmeal. She learned that it was a little challenging to figure out he right amount of oatmeal and water.

Livia Sharman

Livia walked her dog to the park next to her house all my herself. This is a double duty Let Grow project. Taking on a pet chore and going somewhere independently makes the growth really soar! She also helped her dad make pancakes. Yummmm!