I went to my favorite store, Kindred, again today. I just love them for gifts. I found some perfect gifts.
I also couldn't resist getting a galimoto for David. Galimoto's are toys that children in Africa make out of scraps of metal and different things they find. When the store owner saw me looking at the toy he came over and explained to me how popular they are in parts of Africa. They also had a children's book called Galimoto which I also picked up. David loves his new toy and was very interested in the book when I read it to him tonight. I think he may be able to talk his Daddy into making a galimoto of his own!
I feel so good about 1) supporting an artisan in Africa, 2) supporting Kindred, and 3) teaching David to think about how children play in other parts of the world. I think helping him to have compassion for the people of the world will help him want to do his part to help take care of the earth.
I also found the book on Reading Rainbow. http://pbskids.org/readingrainbow/books/episode74.html
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what that is. I agree, I have had to start explaining how good we have it so Avery can get a better idea of why we should do what I am trying to have us all do. I think exposure to other cultures is great!
ReplyDeleteThat is the direction I want to go with his toys. He has so much plastic ones - and so many cars (though he will tell you he can never have too many!). I want to expand his play and this would be a great way to do it.