On Christmas this year, I opened up my gifts from y sister and in it I found a homework assignment from my niece, Sharon!  The letter said her class read a story called "Flat Stanley" by Jeff Brown.  In this story, Stanley became flat when a bulletin board fell on him when he was sleeping.  He was fine but flat!  He took advantage of being flat and mailed himself to friends. Â
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So each student in my niece's class had to make a flat version of themselves and mail it around the world.  Each flat classmate looked for acts of kindness along their journey.  They called the acts of kindness "Rainbow Connections".  I was told I needed to mail back "Flat Sharon" and a list of Rainbow Connections she saw.  Pictures were also welcome.  The class would look at all of the acts of kindness in the world as a way to celebrate the beginning of 2017.  I LOVED this idea of focusing on positivity, kindness and community.  These things are essential in happiness.  Great job Mrs. Scotland in New Jersey.  Great teaching idea!!!
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I had one day to complete it and mail it back.
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As an overachiever, I wasn't able to write a list and mail it back. Â Seemed too ordinary. Â So I wrote a children's book. Â I mailed it back laminated and bound. Â In the book I mentioned I was a speech language pathologist and I help kids with autism. Â I hoped that helped to bring awareness of autism to children in Sharon's class. Â I also mentioned that self-care is also very important. Â I mentioned I did yoga as a means for self care and that was an act of kindness. Â I also made sure I mentioned that children needed to help with the chores at home too! Â I put a lot of morals to the story. Â
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You can read "Flat Sharon in HOLLYWOOD" by clicking here. Â Please share and spread the word of Rainbow Connections.