Afterwards, we set up for our blanket (manta) activity. After all the flooding in March, we had asked what the kids could use and we were told blankets. So we decided to do the fleece tie-blankets. But once we started buying the fleece, we realized it was thick enough and we could give more kids a blanket if we did single-ply. We did cut the fringes and planned to have the kids just tie the fringes together. So we had enough for 20 students to participate. After we got started, more showed up. Told them to come back the next time. So the girls and I each had a table and helped our 5 kids create their own blankets. They were so cute and worked so hard and were SOOO proud when they were done. Lots of hugs and huge smiles!
We went to watch soccer but this practice was at the city field, the dirt field. A stark contrast from our fields at home. The older kids practice at the turf field, but it's not a full, regulation size. They have 3 teams: 16 & Under, 1st Division and 2nd Division. They practice Mon, Wed & Fri and usually play weekly. They all have to sign contracts to participate. Daniel started these Clubs with 12 kids and now is up to over 100...that's over 100 kids off the streets, in school, and not in gangs.
Thursday & Friday are holidays so more kids will be out & about so we're going to do some organized games!!
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