I believe there is a formative age group who needs a boost. Kids ages 5 through 10 are often overlooked until they act out.
I’d like to propose a Big Kid Day. It would coordinate with the very first day of school every September (or late August).
Special stickers could be handed out with a “Hurray for Big Kids!” theme.
- Big kids help out little kids in need.
- Big kids help parents with chores.
- Big kids save older folks steps by being “go-fors”.
- Big Kids have Big Kid Power!
That’s right! Kids from 5 through 10 can become super heroes if we encourage them.
Big Kid Power
Not so long ago
I was just like you.
A little bit nervous
About what to do?
All was so different,
Kids everywhere.
I’d heard about bullies,
I hoped they weren’t there.
Some kids were shouting,
All of them tall,
I kept to myself
And walked down the hall.
One Big Kid stopped
And gave me a grin,
He walked me to class
And helped me get in.
Now on the first day
Of school ever year,
I look for a small one
With eyes full of fear.
I remember my moment,
Now I’m the Big Kid.
And pass on the kindness
That my Big Kid did.
Sweet poem, Susan. Did you write it?
Yes, it is back in my poem section…thought I’d show it again. Thanks!