Last week my 3rd grade student mentioned something she had overheard on the news to the effect that police are bad. We discussed how they are being perceived as bad and that people are being mean to them. Then my 1st grade student mentioned that they (police) were being hurt. My 3rd grade student then suggested we tell them “thank you”. Hence the project.
Both students brailled their letters and my first grade student determined what textures to use in making the police badge. My 3rd grade student used the PIAF (a tactile image maker) to create a part of the image.
Text:
Dear Police Officers,
Thank you for being supportive to our city by protecting us from danger. I feel safe because of you. I want you to know I appreciate you and all you do! I love everything you do! Thank you so much!
Love,
Minnie