Yesterday Papa ‘Ekolu haumana participated in a simulation for their Social Studies unit on homelessness. Students were placed into different ‘ohana and situations. They were faced with the challenge of making decisions and choices on shelter, daily necessities and food packages for their family. Each ‘ohana had a limited budget to work with.
This simulation taught the students that choices/decisions they make affect their lives and that the expenses for living are quite high. They learned that it is important to be responsible citizens and to spend their money wisely, or else they may find themselves homeless or at-risk for being homeless.
Wow. What a real dose of reality in how many families struggle to make ends meet. I always remind Ty that you never know what struggles individuals are going through, even kids. Sometimes the struggles are not obvious but can affect our behavior or how we respond to one another. The keiki of 3B have a loving home to go to everyday in Mrs. Manliguis classroom. Thank you Mrs. Manliguis for loving and supporting our children! Charlene Nishida
Thank you, Charlene! I’m glad that Ty is sharing with you what he’s learning in school.
THIS WAS SUPER SUPER FUN