[MR] coloring books was Re: Katrina Relief: Care Package Items

[Becky McEllistrem]

I think that depends on how well the individual
shelters are managed now that refugees are scattered
across the country. Sometimes such entertainment isn't
given to individuals but kept in a group toy box where
kids can share.  The one shelter I volunteered at had
a "schoolroom" where such things were kept.

I believe the point is, anything that can keep a young
child's mind busy during traumatic times is a good
thing.


Rebecca

--- Julia Windsor <scawindsor1 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Greetings all,
> 
> You might want to consider a trip to the local
> dollar
> store. I know that serveral items on this list can
> be
> aquired in bulk packs at a variety of $ stores. 
> 
> One thing I would like to note, while coloring books
> and crayons are fun, they are multipart items and as
> such tend to get lost easier. There is a group here
> that is collecting toys and they have recommended
> donating picture books and small, single-piece
> imaginative toys instead of coloring books and
> crayons.
> 
> Just my tuppence worth,
> Julia



	
		
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