our class of 3’s-4’s
met with their learning partners
a 4th grade class
and together
they read a book
learned about what Dr. King
stood for and fought for
in his own peaceful way
talked about
what love, fairness, equality
meant to them
then created
a lovely art piece together
each to become a square
in a large paper quilt
created by the whole school
a beautiful collaboration.
—
“make a career of humanity.
commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights.
you will make a better person of yourself,
a greater nation of your country, and a finer world to live in.”
-Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – March for Integrated Schools, April 18, 1959.
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those children are the hope for us all.
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we’re counting on them –
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Way to guide the next generation. Love and empathy are so important right now.
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incredibly so –
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That’s beautiful.💙
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A phenomenal expression of truth by a great man!
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I so agree
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A wonderful tribute by the kids, and one of the best quotable quotes of all time Beth
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What a wonderful project. Working together we can create good feelings and lasting friendships. Peace cannot be dictated. It doesn’t come easy but is a struggle. But struggling together it is possible.
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so very well said
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A perfect quote to live by.
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I so agree
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A great idea to teach kids about equality at this age.
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the little ones were so surprised that people had not been treated equally
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I’m glad they are learning the real history
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yes, it’s so important for them to know
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Very much so
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This is a great post, poem and idea, Beth
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thanks, everything about it was very hopeful
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I indeed adore this collaborative project, Beth!
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That is such a beautiful thing!
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Kids know ♥️ thank you for flaming their natural lean to love
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Yes. A day to stand up and help preserve humanity.
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Yes
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I’ve said it before and I will say it again – the world should be run by children. They don’t see color or race. Their innocence, happiness and love is lacking in the world today.
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they were shocked when the older children told them about discrimination
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What a lovely day! Sometimes, I think besides teaching reading, writing, history, and math, we should teach anger management and what it means to be a good citizen and how to budget, etc. Life skills, too.
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absolutely so important
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Thanks for sharing this idea with these kids . Anita
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they really got it
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Love the personal reflections by young people on Dr. King’s message!
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they really get it
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They really do!
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Oh…’make a career of humanity’…💕
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Yes
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How lovely!
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So wonderful, Beth. I love that the kids are learning how to make the world a better place. You’re setting the stage for a positive future. Applause.
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They are our hope for the future
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Only if they have teachers like you.
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What a great idea. I love the visual message of the quilt square. Kids can teach us a lot.
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This is lovely and it gives me hope for a peaceful world. Thank you, Beth.
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I have my hopes set on them
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It seems to me like the future is in good hands with kids like those.
Best wishes, Pete.
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They are our best hope
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That’s a wonderful idea and hopefully an input that sinks deep.
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Yes, I really hope they carry it with e
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My initial thought was that they were a little young to learn about racism, though never too young to learn about love. I’m glad it was well received, Beth.
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They were okay with the material, meant for the younger children’s age, and really about equality in general, not all about race
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We learn those mean traits as we grow older, sadly.
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Yes. That’s when it happens
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What a wonderful idea, from connecting different ages to making a school-wide quilt. Love this!
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It’s all about connections and acceptance on every level
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Yes, it is!
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Forever an inspiration. Such a timeless sentiment, too.
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yes-
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What a wonderful lesson for the kids and I love the idea of the paper quilt!
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it was a good thing in so many ways
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This should always be our goal, to make a better person of ourselves 🙏🏾
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Absolutely, and never stop
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Wonderful
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What a wonderful and creative way to celebrate the memory of Dr. King.
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I was so happy that they understood
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Yes it is wonderful!
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Any square full of love is a good one.
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or any shape?
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such a wonderful thing for the children to create and do! xo
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