We only had about 20 kids show up, but they had a great time and word should get around before next week. They played really well, listened attentively, and participated in everything from the organized games to the object lesson.
The theme for the month is "Clean, Inside & Out." I put together an object lesson that compared dirt and germs on our hands to sin in our hearts. We taught the kids how to properly wash their hands and passed out scented bars of soap. Repetition is key, and so next week we'll repeat the same concept but talk about our teeth and cavities. Kim is putting together a puppet show to go along with the lesson. I already picked up toothbrushes to pass out to all the kids after we teach them how to properly brush their teeth and why they need to do so. Bless 'em, they all have terrible, broken teeth and tons of cavities. Maybe we can just help prevent them from getting more.
I also went up the center yesterday to see if I could round up some of the teenage girls in the neighborhood to hang out and talk about activities we can do as a group. I found 3 girls, and we ended up hanging out for about an hour and a half. I taught them how to play "Spoons" (if you don't know this card game, you're missing out), and we talked a lot. They're going to pass the word around that we're planning to get together again this coming Sunday at the center. We'll probably bake cookies or do something equally girly, and they'll love it.
If you know me all, then you know that I am not a domestic goddess. When I was trying to make Rice Krispie treats a couple of years ago, I started a fire in my kitchen and completely ruined a wok (I know, a wok?). But if I don't bake cookies with these girls, nobody will. So here goes nothing!
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