For several years my
second graders have participated in an intergenerational project. We visit a local
senior citizens daycare center twice a year and the seniors come to our school for a
picnic in June. It is indeed heartwarming to witness the interaction between the
seniors and the children. They play games, read stories, dance and sing
together. During the holidays they exchange greetings and on Valentine's Day the
messages of love, caring and friendship are evidenced as in some of the Valentine cards
shown here. Our PTA has generously paid for the cost of busing us to the daycare
center. If you have a daycare center in your community, why not explore getting
involved in a similiar project offering rich rewards to all. I welcome questions or
comments. Feel free to e-mail me if you have
any questions. Thank you Susan Silverman for allowing us to share this with you. |
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| Dear Friend, I hope you have a good year and I hope you like this letter. When I see you again I hope we can read together. Your friend, Teena |
Dear friend, My name is Diane. How are you doing? I hope you have a happy Valentine's day. I had a fun time and I hope to see you soon. Love, Diane |
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| Dear friend, I hope I see you again. Happy Valentine's Day. Kisses and Hugs for you Love, Adrienne xoxo |
Dear friend, How are you? I'm doing fine. I hope to see you again in third grade. Your friend, Andrew |
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| Dear friend, How are you doing? I'm doing good. I miss you. I hope I can see you again. I can bring another game so we can play it. And I can bring another book so I can read it to you. P.S. Happy Valentine's Day. Your friend, Jimmy |
Dear friend, My name is Michelle. I was born in January. I'm eight years old. I like reading. Your friend, Michelle |
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| Dear Friend, I wish you a jolly Happy Valentine's Day. Best wishes. Your friend, Casey |
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Dear John, J is for joy O is for on and off H is for horses eating hay N is for never doing work Your friend, Chris |
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| Dear Friend, I'm having a wonderful time at school. How are you doing? I'm doing fine. I hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day. Your Friend, Nicole |
Dear friend, I do like the Rudolph ornament you gave me last Christmas. I hung it on my tree. I hope you have a happy Valentine's Day. Love, Danielle |
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| Dear Friend, Friendship will go on forever. Really nice people are around you. I hope we visit you again. Everyone should be a friend. Next time I come we will read again. Caring to the end. Love your friend, Cody |
Dear Friend, Happy Valentine's Day. My name is Sean. Do you remember me? I am going to turn 8 years old on March 19. Your friend, Sean |
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| Dear Friend, For being there when someone needs you. Really nice person. Incredible person Everyone should be your friend Never mean to people Daring person Amy |
Valentine's is a special day. Valentine's is chocolate and love. Valentine's Day is over now. Guess what's coming next. Your friend, Kyle |
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