Birthdays are huge here in Colombia! In second grade we do these things to make the day special for the birthday boy/girl: I put a balloon in their pencil cup and crown them birthday boy/girl, with a special birthday cake hat; we sing to them in English and Spanish; I eat lunch with them; the student presents a poster with pictures growing up, their family, and things they like to do; I interview them about their favorite things; and finally we put together a birthday book with little birthday messages from their classmates and teachers.
So, I had the idea to use birthdays as a way to give you a chance to learn a little about each of my students individually. So, after a student's birthday, I will post a picture along with a little bit about them and some ways you can pray for them!
Meet Samuel!
Sam's birthday was on Friday. Some of his favorites are: color-blue, food-pasta, sport-soccer, book-Dr. Seuss, game-cards and Chess. He has two older sisters. His classmates appreciate him because he is nice, a good friend, good at soccer, and funny! Sam has a big, warm smile, a good sense of humor, and lots of energy!
I see Sam as a leader among his friends and peers....pray that he will use this gift in a God-honoring way and will be a positive example in the classroom and school.
Great idea Sophie, I look forward to reading more!
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