Fifth Graders' Artwork Speak Volumes



Reinna's poster, modeled
from Baltimore's
Show Your Soft Side
Campaign,
 includes quarterback RGIII as spokesperson.

 I have had the privilege of visiting with an awesome fifth grade class at E.L. Haynes Public Charter School this year.  Their health and fitness teacher, Mr. Kennon Goff, introduced me to some of the students over the summer.  When he asked if I'd be interested in working with the class during the school year he told me that the entire class was just as empathetic, compassionate, and inspiring as the small group he brought to shelter as part of the summer enrichmentment program.   I thought he was exaggerating until I met the students.  When asked to come up with their own campaigns to promote kindness to animals, the students brainstormed during our 45 minute session.  But the ideas didn't stop there -- many of the students worked on their posters at home and returned to school with camera-ready art.


Fionna's exquisite life-like drawing of a cat
catches your eye and then delivers an emphatic directive.