I'm a girl scout, and part of a badge I'm doing requires me to create a "communication" between me and someone at a nursing home. SInce I don't know anyone in a nursing home, and my friends don't either... I asked my teacher. She had mentioned her grandfather before. She said "sure, he'd like that". I want to know, what do I write to him about!!?? My teacher visits him once a week, every week, and therefore will be bringing him his letters, and he may write back! He's 80 something, diabetic, and has 1 leg amputated, so he's in a wheel chair. What do I write to him?? ANY IDEAS??!
2007-03-27 07:59:03 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Tell him about yourself. Tell him what you like in school, what your friends are like, what your hobbies are. That way he can get to know you.
Tell him what your favorite books or TV shows are. Maybe you'll have something in common.
Tell him you wish him well with all of his challenges - diabetes, etc. He'll appreciate the warm thoughts.
Ask him what he likes to do or watch on TV. Ask him what he was doing when he was your age - he might have some interesting stories to tell.
2007-03-27 08:02:59 · answer #1 · answered by Steven D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well.... Ask your teacher if he liked any certain activities or had any hobbies. Ask her if he's obsessed with any certain sports teams or if he played sports when he was little. Maybe you could relate to somthing like that. Tell him that you think it's a great idea to right to people in nursing homes. Tell him that maybe you'll go with your teacher sometime to visit him. Even if you don't it's the thought that counts. Comment on your teacher telling him that she is very nice and seems to have an excellent knack for making teaching fun. I've had to do this for girlscouts too. Ask an older relative for advice. Remember that it's the thought that helps. Hope this helps you. And Good Luck in Girl Scouts!
2007-03-27 08:06:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't stress... I think this could actually be a fun project. Here are my ideas:
You want to write things that are interesting to him. Just as you wouldn't want to read a long letter about bingo and nursing home food, he probably isn't interested in shopping or MTV (you get the idea!).
I would start out by explaining that you are a student in his granddaughter's class and, as part of a school project, you will be writing him letter for some time. Make sure you introduce yourself (your name, how old you are, where you live, etc) and talk about your teacher. Since she is related, he will probably enjoy hearing about what kind of teacher she is and what you are learning in her class.
Now's your chance to hvae some fun. Talk to him about what you like to do in your spare time, your favorite music/artist, or what your favorite subjects are in school. If you talk about school, he might be interested to know about your latest assignment... adults are always talking about how much the "times have changed", so it may be fun for him to see what your math assignments or papers look like. Lastly, make sure you invite him to write a letter back to you so that you can communicate and learn about each other!
For this first letter, I wouldn't write too much, but I think it would be nice to include a small photo of yourself, so that he can put a face to the name as he reads your future letters. Try to avoid asking about how old he is, what caused his amputation, or anything else that may be too personal.
I hope that you get a fun letter in return, and a new friend. Here's hoping that this project turns out to be a lot of fun! Good Luck!
2007-03-27 09:08:44 · answer #3 · answered by maryeforeman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be really easy for you to mention that you are writting as part of the girl scouts. That can be a lead into your favorite activies you do as a troop. You can even tell him a short story about something you did with the girl scouts. It will also be nice for him to hear about his daughter (your teacher). You can mention that she is a great teacher and you appreacate it. He'll love to hear nice things about his daugher and stores about your life that take him away from his everyday for a while.
2007-03-27 08:08:32 · answer #4 · answered by lexie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...Hello... A man in his 80's has a "ton" of experience and knowledge... why not ask if he has had any children... ask if he served in the Military... chances are he did... what did he do in the Military... and, being 80... did he immigrate from somewhere or was he born here... He has seen America thru eyes when "we" as a country were still growing up... No TV... No cells phones,,,no computers (that was all a part of his life)... there is so much... hope this helps...
2007-03-27 08:06:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nursing residence assistants are doing a wide variety of work and would not have a lot time for additional private awareness to citizens. I might be very amazed if any one took the time to learn the letter to him or to support him ship a reaction to you. It's more commonly sitting in a pile on his cloth cabinet or already in a garbage can. You would take a look at calling the nursing residence administrator, the director of volunteers or a social employee assigned for your grandfather. Your private telephone name would impact them to be certain anyone reads your letter to him. Or they would advise you path the letter to them, so they are able to learn it for your grandfather. Good good fortune.
2016-09-05 17:51:52 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honestly, it sounds like he'd love anything that you wrote to him. but I would start with basics (you know, the small stuff, like who you are, that his grand daughter is your teacher, the weather, anything like that) and work your way up to having serious conversations with him. Ask your teacher what he's interested in, like his hobbies, and ask him about them in your letter. He probably has some great stories to share. Don't mention his medical problems, don't say you feel sorry for him, don't mention politics or religion (unless you know his religion and can talk about it withought offending him) ... other than that, you're pretty much free to write anything that comes to mind. Good luck!
2007-03-31 07:53:45 · answer #7 · answered by angie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Introduce yourself. Tell him you're his granddaughter's student. Tell him about what you did in that day. Ask him how he feels and if he likes the nursing home. Tell him how much you enjoy his granddaughter's class and girl scout work. Then say that you'd be happy to hear from him. Include a picture and you're done.
2007-03-27 08:04:55 · answer #8 · answered by TMemories 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be real hard starting with nothing to go on!!
Start by telling him a bit about yourself, tell him about your involvement in girl scouts, your hobbies.
Ask him about his life. What did he do, has he been anywhere special? Was he ever a boy scout?
Ask you teacher if he has any hobbies or special interrests and research them so you can ask him intelligent questions about them.
2007-03-27 08:07:07 · answer #9 · answered by Tor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear
My name is ________ and I'm _____ years old. I wanted to take the time to write a letter to introduce myself with hopes that we might get to know one another a little better. I love meeting new people and would enjoy getting to know you!
I am a girl scout in troop number _____. My hobbies include _______________. On occasion, I even like to_______________ for fun. At school I participate in ________________ and my favorite subjects are ___________________.
I'd love to learn more about you and talk about what we have in common.
Your penpal,
NAME GOES HERE
2007-03-27 08:05:37 · answer #10 · answered by should be working 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋