The creative part was an idea that I presented to Amy Frank, an artist as well as a very creative sewing instructor who works with kids. Besides teaching art and sewing she is committed to providing opportunities for kids to learn about the world and the joy of giving back. So Amy offered a Kids Helping Kids Workshop at the Studio at Contempo in Boalsburg. Forty parents and children made felt fish to be used as teaching tools in classrooms at the Urukundo School.
The fish arrived in Rwanda where our elementary school teachers had the first opportunity to try their hand fishing with magnets. After lots of laughter we discussed how this could be used in the classroom as a teaching tool. They shared many great ideas and couldn't wait for the kids to come to the library and give it a try.
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