I'm a teacher's aide, and this year we're celebrating Mother's Day by bringing in all the mothers of students and putting on a play for them. The problem is, two of my students' mothers have passed away. What is a tactful way of dealing with this situation?
2007-05-01 04:51:15 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Sorry - they're second graders.
2007-05-01 04:56:18 · update #1
The question isn't to find someone else to include - that bit is already taken care of. I just want to be able to acknowledge their mothers in a tasteful way.
2007-05-01 05:01:53 · update #2
But it's not "VIP" day - it's Mother's Day. Changing it around is like telling all the other kids that their mothers aren't that important.
2007-05-01 05:12:40 · update #3
You haven't stated what age they are but you could ask them to bring in their favourite pic of their mothers and set up both beside the stage with little candles and flowers and dedicate the play to two mothers that are and still are special.
2007-05-01 04:55:15 · answer #1 · answered by rainbow 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I like the earlier idea of asking these children to bring in a photo or special momento of their mother to share with the class, if this wouldn't be too painful for them or their families.
Perhaps, if the families were agreeable, this could also be a special time to recognize that Mother's Day isn't just for biological mothers, but for anyone who serves as a mother to these children, and give special recognition to those who have stepped forward to take the place of mother for these children who have seen such tragedy in their lives. It could be a lesson for the other students, and additionally, might help the children who lost their mothers realize how special those people are in their lives and how even though they've lost their biological mothers, they have gained another equally important relationship.
2007-05-01 05:05:39 · answer #2 · answered by JenV 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why not allow each of the children to introduce their guest. Kids have a great way of putting aside all of the political correctness and fear of offending. They will introduce their guest (mother or other person) the way they feel comfortable.
The 2 students whose mothers have passed away, could also bring in a photograph of their mom (if they want to) and after introducing their guest, "introduce" their mom also.
2007-05-01 05:09:24 · answer #3 · answered by Carol D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My father jsut passed away and I am currently writing an article for a local newspaper about him. They have a section called "honor your parent". SO maybe have them write something about their mothers, or bring in a picture of them to use to show people and tell a story about them. Memories are what keep us strong so I think this would be a really good idea.
2007-05-01 05:14:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Buy plastic flowers that can be pinned onto clothings. The red ones for the students still have their mothers and the white ones for those who don't, for the memory of their mothers.
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2007-05-01 11:47:20 · answer #5 · answered by XReader 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe have them bring in someone who can be like a mother to them...liek a grandmother or an aunt or a friend...this could help them and show them that they are alright and they can find someone else to love too...maybe even say that theyre mother is looking odown on them and would be proud. :)
2007-05-01 05:00:38 · answer #6 · answered by grrrr. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think u should have a minute of silence for there memory.. because even tho they passed away they r still important.. i think that is the best way to go.
2007-05-01 06:53:59 · answer #7 · answered by Olga R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Invite their older sister, aunt, grandmother, anyone woman who is an important part of that child's life.
2007-05-01 05:00:01 · answer #8 · answered by harley_wife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't exclude the children just because of their absent parent. I might ask them if there is someone who could fill that position for them.
2007-05-01 05:02:08 · answer #9 · answered by adorethasp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have all the kids read a poem (or a prayer, if your school permits it) to all momies and grannys in heaven.
2007-05-01 06:05:38 · answer #10 · answered by Thespiana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋