In our classroom, we've discovered that creativity can be more than just fun—it can be a way to make a real difference in the world! Recently, we made adorable sock gnomes for our Grade 1/2 Little Buddies, while learning an important lesson about global food equity.
During our UN Rights of the Child unit, we realized that using food for crafts is actually a privilege many children around the world don't have. So, we decided to give back. After creating our cute gnomes (each stuffed with half a cup of rice and soft batting), we calculated how many rice grains we used in our project.
Did you know a single cup of rice contains approximately 10,000 grains? We used 13 cups, which means we used around 130,000 grains! To match this amount, our class of 21 students will need to answer about 620 trivia questions on Freerice.com, a UN World Food Program platform where correct answers trigger rice donations from private donors.
Students can use guest accounts to log their trivia questions, and we're encouraging family participation. Parents are welcome to join in and help boost our rice donation total. The trivia covers various academic subjects, making learning interactive and impactful.
Our goal? Transform every correct answer into real food for someone in need. Learning, crafting, and helping—all in a day's work in our classroom!
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