Chirp Sheet
Singing the praises of our DCS students and staff 9-15/23
DMS Teacher Crochets Critter Pals for co-workers, students and strangers
Davison Middle School counselors Mrs. Joni Clemons and Mrs. Sarah Abraham said the students love these stuffed little animals. They make nice, quiet fidgets with great texture and squeezability in addition to bringing comfort to students.
Mrs. Leach taught herself to crochet just a couple of summers ago by watching instructional videos on YouTube. At first, she shared some of her creations with fellow staff members but once students discovered who was making the little animals, she started getting requests.
"Last year, I was asked to make some items to add to gift baskets that were given out by a local Girl Scout troop," Mrs. Leach said. "When I learned that the counselors had taken the extras and given them to kids who needed something to raise their spirits, I made a bunch this summer for them to hand out this year. I know they can be helpful to students with anxiety and also as a quiet fidget or stress ball."
Mrs. Leach, who likes to crochet in the evenings while watching TV because it keeps her hands busy, said she likes it when students challenge her to make an animal that she hasn't yet made. Last year, she made several cardinals for teachers in her department.
For now, Mrs. Leach enjoys continuing to crochet little animals. Sometimes she will leave them as gifts in places she visits as a random act of kindness.
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