Operation Caring Classroom

A special thank you to West Manheim Elementary for allowing me to come in and visit six classrooms today on behalf of the Armed Forces Foundation's Operation Caring Classroom program.

I had an amazing time with all the kids! The children got a brief history lesson on 9-11 and learned about the different branches of the military. We then selected a Commander and each child was assigned to a different branch of the military and given a job. We had pilots, electricians, mechanics, doctors, infantry, cooks, and tank drivers who were all taught how to work together to accomplish the mission. Then we went on a simulated adventure to Afghanistan through a media presentation. We looked at pictures of daily life for Afghan children and they quickly noted many differences between here and there. The children also got a brief Dari lesson and learned how to say Hello "Salaam", Goodbye "Hooda Ha-fez", and My name is... "Esmeh man Dawn!" We wrapped up by discussing military families and how they can show their support for their peers who have a parent deployed by writing a letter of encouragement.

These kiddos were smart, attentive, and full of questions! It was such an amazing day!