THE PURPOSE Writing letters to a pooch sounds a bit silly, since Emmett cannot actually read them,
BUT
for a child to write to Emmett, they are giving back as much as they are receiving from his lessons.
WHY, I believe it to be beneficial in promoting inclusion in an academic setting:
Everyone has a disability
Everyone has unique talents
Everyone *can* break the mold
Emmett shows children that anything is possible!
Whether a child struggles in math, has a hard time making friends or feels the disappointment of being picked last for kickball--Emmett understands what it feels like to struggle
Most children exclaim how proud they are of Emmett and all of his achievements
BUT
Children also see how important it is that they help befriend those in their own schools and communities who have particular struggles
Everyone deserves to be surrounded by a supportive group of friends--(no matter the species)
2 comments:
Emmett, you are so adorable. It is easy to see why so many people love you. Your Human mother sounds like a wonderful person. What a gift the 2 of you give to the world. You both exemplify that; we can't always control what happens to us; however, we can control how we respond to it. Wishing you continued success and blessings abound.
Thanks for writing this.
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