This morning I was preparing the students for the December character trait of 'Generosity'. The students helped me define the trait as "giving to others". This does not have to be a gift that is bought at a store but could be something such as love or friendship. I shared a story of a girl, Shifra Mincer, who began her generosity in the 6th grade. She began by volunteering at a homeless shelter with her teacher and students from her class. Her generosity grew to mending the clothes of the homeless that were torn or ripped. She then began making pillows for babies in the hospital and the elderly. Shifra willingly gave away her gift of sewing to others to make their day. What an inspiration!
