Doncaster children take Christmas cards to residential home

Children who wanted to cheer up residents in a Doncaster care home decided to make them special Christmas cards in hopes of bringing a smile to their faces.
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Children aged three to 12 made a very special delivery to the Rokeby Gardens Residential Home in Kirk Sandall.

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Childminder Joanne Kennett, said: “During the first lockdown we did a similar thing where we made windchimes and pictures of rainbows for them.

Children delivering their Christmas cards to the care home.Children delivering their Christmas cards to the care home.
Children delivering their Christmas cards to the care home.

“This time it was the decision of the children to make something festive and take it to the residents.”

Joanne runs Homestead Childcare which uses the curiosity approach.

As part of that method Joanne said that thinking about others emotions and needs is highly valued.

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She has been encouraging non chaotic activities with the children on the run up to Christmas to help their well being.

“The children have been through so much this year so we are not doing the usual Christmas parties but opting for options that make them feel safe and secure,” she said.

“We create a relaxing and soothing environment but we still enjoy the time of year.”

So far they have been out in nature to watch the seasons change, played with festive scented play dough and have enjoyed woodland walks.

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Joanne said that this approach is what led to the children wanting to do something kind for the elderly residents.

She said it was some of the older children that approached her and asked if they could send them cards.

“They have been thinking about them being alone and not being able to have any visitors,” she said.

When they delivered their cards to the residential home staff members dressed up for the occasion.

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They were exchanged earlier this month with social distancing in place and many Merry Christmases were shouted back and forth

The cards and drawings will be hung on walls so that residents can enjoy them throughout December.

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