If I would choose my favorite fairy tale it would be Cinderella. I love the triumph of the good, the happily-ever-after ending, and the glass slipper!
Those who know me know my love affair with shoes, sandals, and slippers. I love trying them out and finally getting THE one. I don't really get the most expensive ones. My style is more Spartan and Havanas (notice the spelling), instead of the more popular and branded kinds. I just love the feel of being comfortable in my footwear and just being me.
Today, a new Hungry Minds friend sent 12 pairs of slippers to school.
Knowing that there won't be enough for everyone, I asked the help of Teacher Olive in talking to the 4th Graders about who needs slippers the most. The children raised their hands and chose those who should get slippers based on what they know from each other's families. There were a couple who were nominated, but said that the slippers should go to others since their slippers still fit them. Thus, some students were chosen, and the matching of feet and slippers began.
Since some of the pairs were small, we asked Joan, a girl from 5th Grade, to see if the slippers fit her, and they did. She has two younger sisters who could use the other pairs so these were given to her.
Our children had smiles on their faces as they wore their new footwear. This affirms that a single act of kindness could yield happiness in not just one other person but in many people. Going back to my childhood fairy tale, I now know that fairy godmothers are for real. They exist in those who care enough to share. They come alive every time a smile is born.
Thank you to all the fairy godmothers of Food for Hungry Minds School.
Photo Credit for Cinderella: www.google.com
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