My class did a writing project last week. The task was for the students to write about what they wanted for Christmas. We had a little discussion before they began writing. We talked about what they might want for themselves and also what they might want for others. Our discussion was short and I was interested to see what the students would write about. They wrote for 30 minutes (which for 1st graders is a long time :)). When I began getting their papers back, I was amazed at what I read. Some of them touched me so much that I thought I would share them with you. I will write them as they wrote them on their paper.

Tommy
All I want for Christmas is peace on earth and for people to know God and love him and to have a Marry Christmas.
P.S. And no prezenz for me. Onlea the love of God.
P.S. I mite be a little bit sad, but I do not care.

Tanner
All I want for Christmas is peace on earth and good will to men. A jenrel greevus and for other people to have food. I want my dad to get the Empyer Stryx Back movie and that soldiers woud get to come home safle. That my dad woud be blest for going to school so earlee. I am thankful for my bed and for my family.

Dean
All I want for Christmas is an Imperial landing krat Lego, peace on earth, new friends, love on earth, for people who do not believe in Jesus to believe in Jesus, and no dying. I want a Republic attack gunship, republic cruser, food for others, shelter for others, clothes for others, cookies for Santa and carrots for his reindeer and milk.

Keziah
All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth. I am going to sing the song and you will like it. All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, my two front teeth. I want to give people eggs, they are fresh from my chickens. (She is really missing her two front teeth).

Ella
I would like a doll and a puppy. I would like uther pepl to have a blanket and food. I wood like a rabit. I wood like peac on Earth.

Brody
I want a four wheeler and a Star Wars toy and the soldiers to come back and peace on the earth.

It is in this season that we need to truly remember the reason for Christmas. God sent His Son to come and serve others and save them from their sins. It is our job to serve others and teach about God's saving grace. I am so proud of my students for knowing the true meaning of Christmas and realizing at such a young age that we are soooo fortunate.

I hope that you all have a joyous Christmas and remember the Reason for the Season. God Bless!