TOMS No Shoes Day

Today we talked about the humanitarian work TOMS Shoes is involved in around the world. For every pair of TOMS shoes you buy a pair is given to a child who is in need of shoes. Millions of children are at risk of disease and infection without shoes as protection. TOMS, one days a year, hosts a 'One Day Without Shoes' day to raise awareness. In class we talked about the different circumstances children around the world face. I asked the kids to participate with me and give up their shoes for the day. Now I didn't want any serious injury so the kids could put their shoes back on for recess and lunch, but most participated. I wasn't sure my real message had hit home, but when one of the other teachers told me how excited the kids were to share the reasons they were barefoot I was glad to know they were listening. I don't expect them to go out and buy TOMS, but just knowing what is going on in the world around us is one step in becoming a more united and understanding culture. We watched a great video on YouTube of a shoe drop they did in Rwanda and the pure joy on the faces of the children receiving shoes is beautiful. That video can be found here TOMS shoe drop in Rwanda

Here is a link to the TOMS website if you would like to read more about their mission. One for One Movement

Some of your kiddos enjoying the freedom of barefeet!