Dec '24 • General Chat/Ask the Community
Holiday Reminder
During community circle, I asked my 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students about their most memorable Christmas.
Most students talked about family games and dinners, playing video games all night, holiday parties, spending time with cousins, getting a pet, seeing family they haven’t seen in awhile, a specific trip, or a memorable incident (like a grandma breaking both arms on a hover board 😫😳).
Out of 78 students less than 10 mentioned a gift…and guess what the gift was…a phone. One child did mention getting a Barbie car when she was 5. But that’s it.
I’m sharing this because during this holiday season, I hope this is a reminder to look not go into debt or beat yourself up if you can’t do the most. Experiences and time well spent is what matters to kids 💕
My students from Jamaica, El Salvador, and Dominican Republic mentioned that exchanging gifts is not a part of the culture. It’s more about being with family. Some of their families have started giving gifts since they moved to America, but they focus on being with family and going to church.
America has commercialized Christmas, but just remember that you get to make and teach your own traditions. Children will value the happy memories the most. Happy Holidays 💕
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