Kwanzaa in the Community
Did a Kwanzaa Program at the Chicago Public Library Grand Crossing and I enjoyed it tremendously. Not because of the program itself, which was also nice, but because I felt I made a little lee way with the kids. They were attentive and appeared as if they were listening. I actually got them excited. They even wanted to know what other classes I would be teaching in the future. I love it when kids have those moments and begin to see possibilities in life. In fact, that's what we should be doing with our kids often. I'm working hard on my children although they are passed the age of teaching, to give them a sense of hope and excitement about what they are able to accomplish in life especially if they maintain a positive attitude towards themselves and others. It's a slow work and progress but I believe they are beginning to see the light.......like a continual drop of water, we lay the plans and remain consistent our efforts will eventually pay off. Here are some