tell me some things you want for the holidays. are these things you want or need? what is a want?...
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Tell me some things you want for the Holidays
Are these things you want or need?
• What is a want? - Something you desire or hope for
• What is a need?- Something that you require because
it is essential or very important
A kid’s funny take on need vs. wants: http://safeshare.tv/w/AIdhpWiWbJ
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• We are going to support a family in need to make their holiday a little better
• We are collecting donations (cash/checks) from families and staff so that we can buy gifts for the family we have adopted
Clip about Adopt a Family program: ABCD http://safeshare.tv/w/LnGRiAhVuh
The ‘New to Boston’ family
• This family just moved up from North Carolina and lost their jobs.
- The mother, Geneva, and father, Lefrederick are looking for work.
- Geneva and Lefrederick have 2 children, a 2 year old and a 1 month old.
• They are acclimating to the cold, new location and MA in general.- Currently they are living in the motel in Brighton
Needs and WantsWhat are some things this family probably NEEDS?
What are some things this family probably WANTS?
Your assignment• Pick a member of the family
• Come up with one item this parent/ child may need and one item this parent/child may want ($40 for these two gifts)
- Go online to target.com or look through circulars and write out the name of the items selected
Use the information on the
next slide to complete this
worksheet
If you finish and want to look up more gift for another family member, go for it!
High school students purchasing gifts will use your ideas to help them shop
Pick one family member
Name Age Interests/ Wants
Geneva 24 Shoes, winter boots, winter jacket, cookbooks, exercise DVDs
Lafrederick
26 Winter boots, winter jacket, books (loves books on yoga/metaphysical)
Violet (girl)
2 Clothes, shoes, loves Hello Kitty, dress up clothes, pretend toys, coloring books, loves Frozen
Hasani (son)
1 month
Clothing, blankets, baby swing, diapers, floor piano
Thoughts about the holidays
Families receiving Adopt a Family donations: http://safeshare.tv/w/xxvqMatsSq
Boston Family is thankful for: You are thankful for:
Different perspectives based on your experiences
Why do we help people in need?• If you have more than you need, it is nice to
help those who do not• Helps you appreciate what you do have• Feels good to help someone other than
yourself