One thing I believe in wholeheartedly--we all have a purpose in life, and ultimately it involves doing something that serves others. It may be through work, our words, or just "being nice". Today, at a teachers' meeting, I learned of a new way to "be nice" and help those who need it.
When you finish reading this, go to http://www.freerice.com/. This website is sponsored by the United Nations, and they provide rice to people in Third World countries whenever you correctly answer a multiple choice question, 20 grains per answer. Not much, you might think, but it mounts up as you have fun answering questions, which get a bit harder as you go. You can clink on the link on the site, to see one location where many hundreds of pounds of rice have saved adults and children from starvation.
There are several subjects and languages to choose from. I was able to test a little of my Spanish vocabulary, as well as achieving Level 41 in English vocabulary. Wow, there are a LOT of words I didn't know! There are 60 levels, so I have a long way to go to complete this area! You can do Math questions, too.
I know you are encouraged to do Study Island to help improve your skills in Reading and Math. I'm asking that you also spend a little time regularly to help other children and their families. To boost your efforts, I plan to establish a "Free Rice" Word Wall, possibly right outside the classroom. Whenever you reach any level, please print out or handwrite the 2 hardest words (or Math problem) you just learned. Include the word and its meaning, along with your name. All the information will go on this Word Wall! Let's see how many words and how many people you could help!
Notoriety may be fleeting, and the rewards are intrinsic, but being nice feels good, too!
PS-Look up the words you don't know! ;-)
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