Prayers for the people of Japan – by Grade 1

 

‘Emergencies’ is the current inquiry unit for the children of Grade 1. As the world witnesses the catastrophe that took place in Japan, our 6 year olds too looked out at the world far away and wanted to help. Children brought pictures of the devastation that took place in Japan and discussed the emergency situation that the earthquake and tsunami brought about. They discussed all that they had seen on TV during that weekend; thousands of people had died many more missing or injured and many rendered homeless. The children wanted to help and comfort all those who had suffered in the tsunami in Japan. They came up with various suggestions.

One child, a little boy, told that “his father had a lot of money so he could send money”, another child suggested that “we send clothes” and another child said “let’s call up the place nearest to Japan and request to help them”, “in my dad’s office there are people from Japan, I’ll ask them to help”. Children empathized and put forward different ways to help the people of Japan. A child also proposed that “they pray”. And thus the children of Grade 1 took a thoughtful action and sat down to write their prayers for the people of Japan. Our young citizens continue to do their bit by writing their prayers even today.

Let us also remember to keep the people of Japan in our prayers!