The Angels of the Races
This week’s reflection
What do you want to learn and understand about all of the different kinds of people in the world?
Share your thoughts below — and read what others are saying.
This week’s reflection
What do you want to learn and understand about all of the different kinds of people in the world?
Share your thoughts below — and read what others are saying.
This category has to do with teaching children to develop an interest in the history of their own and other’s origins. Its subject will involve science and history and should be used to amplify both curiosity and respect when it comes to learning about how they and others can live together on the world.
I sent the first question on August 15, 2023 and asked them to reflect on this question: “If you could go to any place on the Earth and learn about another race, where would you want to go?” 🌍 These were some of the replies:
Luwazo said that he would prefer to go to London and learn about their race because they are complicated people.🇬🇧
Nangobi she said that she would like to go to the US and learn about their race and see the differences.🇺🇸
Nakato replied that she would like to go to India and learn about their race to see why their people behave badly towards us in Uganda.😪
Isa said race is something so bad but it seems to be changing these days. But some countries don’t like Black people though we are brothers and sisters as it’s written in the Holy books. He would prefer to travel all around the world to learn and then teach people how to overcome racism.❤️
The kids at the Vine of Hope welcoming a visitor from far away:
The second time they were sent a question to reflect on in this category was on September 12, 2023. They were asked to imagine getting a visit from a group that had people from many different races and colors. How would they introduce themselves and how would they want those people to say hello back? These are some of their answers:
From Isa, director at the Vine Of Hope:
Luwazo said that he would say, “You’re most welcome visitors!” and then he’d run inside to bring seats. Then he says, “You’re most welcome. My name is Luwazo Haruna. Who have you come to visit so that I can call him or her for you?”🙏
Nangobi Mariam said that she would humbly welcome them with a smile and say, “You’re welcome. Come!” She’d go bring seats for the visitors and then she would call me to come.❤️
Nakibuka–For her, she is so happy 😊 when visitors come to our home. She would say, “Hello, visitors. You’re most welcome to our home. Please wait for me here and I will get you a place to sit.” After she greets them, she says, “My name is Nakibuka Mariam.” And then the visitors introduce themselves. They get some jaz as they wait for an older person at home to come down.😇
One of the wonderful workers cooking for the kids at the Vine of Hope:
And these were the answers from Moses and Caroline Kaharwa’s kids❤️:
JOSHUA MYLES :
He said, according to him, he would say, “You are most welcome, our beloved visitors! Good morning. My name is Joshua Myles Kaharwa. I am 13 years old and I am in Primary 5. Please feel free to ask for any help in whatever way possible!! Thanks.”🙏
Then he would expect the visitors to introduce themselves and tell him the purpose of their visit and when to leave—as their long stay may be an inconvenience to the family members.🙂
JORDAN MAX: He said he would feel scared, first of all, for so very many people to come and visit our home. He would welcome them, greet them and say, “Good morning, our visitors!” If Daddy is present he would be there to smile for them and Jordan would run into the house and start watching them all from the window to see what would happen next with the visitors. He would wish that the visitors would greet him and tell him what reason they have to visit out home.❣️
ESTHER ROBINSON:
She said she would say, “You are welcome visitors! My name is Esther Robinson. I am in Top Class and it’s a pleasure to see you. Who do you want to see here?” She said she would wish the visitors to introduce themselves to her so that she can know them, too.💚
Esther and Jordan Kaharwa:
In November, 2023, the third time a question was to be sent to the kids about the subject of the races, I decided that a good approach to it would be to begin with the kids imagining the colors of the rainbow and talking about what they liked about each color. 🌈
So as we move forward and the subject rolls around, I’m going to have them imagine a star whose light will shine with a different color each time.⭐️
Under the light of that changing star we’ll talk about the positive things that come up about people of different colors—including them.
The Rainbow:
So with this approach in mind and after reflecting and praying on it, the kids had these answers. First from the Victorious School:
1. Vincent: I like red because it’s really bright and makes me feel strong.❤️
2. Anitah: I like orange because it is cool, too, and it’s because it’s warm and makes me happy.🍑
3. Anthony: l like yellow because it is like sunshine and makes me feel cheerful.🌻
4. Peace: l like green, because it’s my favorite and because it reminds me of nature in our environment and makes me calm.🍃
5. Albert: I like blue because it’s nice and because it’s the color of the sky and makes me feel peaceful.🦋
6. Gift: I like dark blue because it’s like a night sky and makes me curious.🧿
7. Ashiram: l like purple because it’s magical and makes me feel like a prince!🔮
Rainbow Stars:
And the kids at the Vine Of Hope answered the same question:
Nangobi Mariam likes the yellow colour cause it represents the sunshine that makes her day shine bright 🌞.
Nabitaka likes red cause it represents the colour of the blood that flows into her sisters and brothers veins ❤️.
Nambi likes orange cause it’s the warmest color in the world. 🧡
Mulondo likes green cause it’s so cheerful 😊 and it represents the nature environment of the world. 🌿
Luwazo likes blue most cause it’s one of the warmest and coolest colours that represents the water bodies on earth 🌎.
Nkugwa likes dark blue cause it makes him feel peaceful, secure and orderly. 🧿
Nakato said that it’s purple that she likes the most cause we lovers of purple are known to be good judges of character and visionary with a great need to participate in humanitarian issues. She even concluded saying that “I love purple!!💜”
The kids at the Victorious School at the Mushunga Community Project taking a break for lunch at the beginning of 2024:
On January 31, 2024, using the idea of different colors of stars representing the different colors of people in the world, the kids were asked to reflect in the light of the red star about the Native American people who have lived throughout the Americas for thousands of years.❤️
In this light, they were asked to reflect on one of the great values of these people—which is their deep, spiritual connection to nature. So the question was: What things do you see in nature around you that you feel connected to, love and would want to protect like the Native American people do? 🌿
The kids at the Victorious School responded:
1. Annitah: In nature I see pretty flowers with bright colors and l would love to project them. 🌸
2. Vincent: In nature l see cute butterflies flying in the sky.🦋
3. Gift: In nature l see soft grass that tickles my feet.🌱
4. Tobias: In nature l see fluffy clouds floating up high.⛅️
5. Peace: In nature l see birds singing sweet songs.🕊️
6. Ignitius: In nature l see shiny stars twinkling at night.⭐️
7. Vanessa: In nature l see big trees providing shade and shelter.🌴
8. Ashiram: l see gentle raindrops falling from the sky.💦
9. Elisha: l see silly squirrels playing in the trees.🐿️
10. Caroline: l see buzzy bees buzzing around flowers.🐝
11. Albert: l see colorful fish swimming in the water.🐠
12. Ameria: l see warm sunshine making us feel happy.😊
13. Peter: l see fuzzy caterpillars crawling on leaves.🐛
14. Angella: I see playing puppies wagging their tails.🐶
15. Ajuna: I see sticky sand at the beach for digging.🐡
16. Godwin: l see quacking ducks swimming in the pond.🐧
17. Daniel: l see beautiful rainbows after it rains.🌈
18. Aijuka: l see hopping bunnies in the green fields.🐇
19. Rachel: l see friendly frogs jumping by the pond.🐸
Manyi John Ravics, the founder and director of the Savannah Rose Rescue Home in January, 2024:
The kids at the Savannah Rose Rescue home felt connected to these things in nature, like the Native American people might:
Rihana: “I feel most connected to the tall oak tree behind balunywa’s home. It’s like a wise guardian standing strong through time.”🦚
Francis: “The well nearby where we fetch water makes me feel connected. It’s like nature’s own song, always moving and full of life.”💧
Victor: “I love the colorful butterflies. They show how beauty can come from transformation and change.”🦋
Deziranta: “The hills we pass by when going to the garden. They are like ancient storytellers, holding the memories of the land.”🏞️
Christopher: “The chirping birds in the backyard. They remind us of the importance of harmony in nature.”🐦⬛
Salima: “Sunflowers are very magical and extremely beautiful. They’re like sunshine reaching out to bring warmth and joy.”🌻
Mark: “The forest around the garden feels magical. Each tree a part of a grand, living story with jumping funny monkeys.”🌴
Kyatwike: “I connect with the gentle breeze. It’s like nature’s whisper, sharing secrets of the world.”🌤️
Shalom: “For me, the clouds. I always imagine Jesus is just in there.🌩️
Benjamin: “I cherish the wise old turtle in the pond. It’s a symbol of patience and understanding.”🐢
Erizeth: “The blooming wildflowers in the forest around the garden. They teach me about resilience and beauty in simplicity.”🪻
Jeremiah: “I feel a connection with the moon. It’s a constant presence, silently watching over the night.”🌛
Florence: “The fun dancing and games we play in the evening~. They symbolize the magic that exists in the smallest moments.”🎼
In a question from Jan. 31, 2024, we’re reflecting on what makes us feel spiritually connected to the Earth the way the Indigenous people of the Americas do:
The kids at the Vine Of Hope had these answers by reflecting on the plants and creatures that each felt most connected to and would want to love as well as protect:
1. Nangobi: I see our little beautiful orange tree that will be providing oranges for us.🍊
2. Nakibuka: I see the banana plantation that gives bananas.🍌
3. Nambi: I see the mango tree in our garden, can’t wait for its beautiful products.🍈
4. Nakato: I see beautiful shining stars which lights the night.🌟
5. Nabitaka: I see the sunshine 🌞 ☀️ and I feel so good cause it makes my morning beautiful.
6. Nakayima: I see this big tree in our compound which provides shade and fresh air.🌳
7. Lubake: I see singing birds singing in the morning which is so beautiful to me.🦜
8. Luwazo: I see the River Nile which provides our region with water.💦
9. Waiswa: I see our small swamp where we go and learn how to fish.🐠
10. Mulondo I see these beautiful flowers 💐 here us with provides good smells.
What is it to work harmoniously in a group as our Asian brothers and sisters can do?
On April 16, 2024, we worked with the Angels of the Races and the kids were asked to imagine them showing us a beautiful yellow star. And when that star is shining, we see our Asian brothers and sisters.🌟
One quality that the Asian people have is the ability to work together really well in groups. They get a lot of things done because they can be self-sacrificing and think of working together for the greater good. So the question for this week is this: What is your favorite way to work or play harmoniously in a group ?❤️😇❤️
Pulling together as a group:
The kids at the Mushunga Community Project like to work harmoniously in these ways:
1. Godwin K.: “I love playing soccer with my friends and working as a team to score goals.” ⚽️
2. Aniyah N.: “I enjoy doing art projects together with my friends, like painting or making cool crafts.”🎨
3. Albert G.: “My favorite way to work in a group is by doing science experiments and discovering new things with my friends.”🔭
4. Ameria A.: “I really like singing and dancing with my friends. We make up our own songs and routines.”🎼
5. Ajuna M.: “Playing board games with my friends is super fun! We take turns and help each other win!”🎲
6. Ignitius W.: “I love building with blocks and Legos with my friends. We make awesome structures together.” 🏣
7. Ashiram S.: “Working on puzzles with my friends is the best! We help each other find the right pieces.”🧩
8. Tobius A.: “I enjoy playing pretend games with my friends, like being superheroes or going on adventures!”🕺🏾
9. Angella N.: “I like cooking and baking with my friends. We make yummy treats and share them with everyone.”🥗
10. Peter T.: “My favorite way to work in a group is by doing outdoor activities like playing tag or hide-and-seek!”🌳
11. Rachael T.: “I love reading books with my friends and discussing the stories. It’s so much fun!”📘
12. Caroline T.: “I enjoy doing gymnastics or playing sports like basketball with my friends. We cheer each other on.”🤼♀️
13. Elisha T.: “Working on art projects like drawing or coloring with my friends is really cool. We get to be creative together!”✍🏼
14. Philemon A.: “I like playing musical instruments with my friends, like the piano or guitar. We make our own band.”🎸
15. Blessing A.: “Working on science experiments with my friends is awesome! We learn new things and have fun.”📿
16. Gift K.: “I enjoy playing with building blocks and creating cool structures with my friends. We use our imaginations!”🏨
17. Rosette N.: “I love gardening with my friends. We plant flowers and take care of them together.”🌸
18. Alex N.: “Playing dress-up and putting on plays with my friends is so much fun! We get to be different characters.”🦺
19. Shivan A.: “I enjoy playing with clay and making sculptures with my friends. We get to be artistic together.”🫲🏼
20. Silverio K.: “Working on math puzzles and solving riddles with my friends is really exciting. We challenge each other!”🧮
Playing music together at the Savannah Rose Home with director Manyi John Ravics in April, 2024:
And the kids at the Savannah Rose Home work in all these ways to create group harmony:
1. Benjamin: I would work in a group by being the organizer, making sure everyone has a role and feels included.👫
2. Kyatwike: Working harmoniously in a group by being the encourager, cheering on others and offering support.👍🏽
3. Rihana’s favorite way to work in a group is by being the peacemaker, resolving conflicts and ensuring everyone gets along.🫶
4. Jerimiah thrives in group settings by being the idea generator, constantly brainstorming and coming up with creative solutions.💡
5. Victor: Being a mediator, helping to find compromises and maintain a peaceful atmosphere.🙏
6. Shalom may be a motivator, inspiring others and keeping the energy high.💥
7. Mark: For me, working harmoniously in a group is by being the listener, attentively understanding others’ perspectives and ideas.👂
8. Salima: Salima’s favorite way to work in a group is by being the collaborator, actively contributing and building on others’ ideas.👥
9. Francis: For me, also it’s being a mediator.🙏
10. Flowrence excels in group work by being the problem solver.🧩
11. Christopher loves working in a group by being the communicator, facilitating discussions and ensuring everyone is heard.🙌
12. Desirata’s favorite way to work in a group is by being the organizer, keeping things structured and on track.🧭
13. Erizeth enjoys working harmoniously in a group by being the supporter, offering help.🫂
Discussing a subject together at the Vine of Hope:
The kids at the Vine of Hope were inspired by their Asian brothers and sisters to work harmoniously in groups in these ways:
1. Nangobi: My favourite way of working harmoniously in a group is encouraging everyone with what we are doing.👋🏾
2. Nakibuka: My favourite way of working harmoniously is the group is being supportive of everyone.🫂
3. Nambi: I could be a motivator to help our work run smoothly.🗣️
4. Mwogezi: In a group, I would work as a collaborator to help everyone understand each other well for the work to be done.👩❤️👩
5. Nakato: I would be a person who leads prayers and is keeping peace.🙏
6. Nangobi: I would be a supplier of materials while working harmoniously in a group.🛠️
7. Nabitaka: I would provide peace so that there are no conflicts against any member.✌️
8. Nakayima: My favourite way to work in a group harmoniously is by being a mediator.🙅🏽♂️
9. Mulondo: Working in a group harmoniously, I would be a hardworking man to encourage everyone to work hard as well.🔨
10. Luwazo: Working as a team like playing football is my favourite way to work harmoniously by being a game leader.⚽️
11. Lubale: My favourite way to work in a group harmoniously is by building relationships among the team.👯♂️
12. Waiswa: I would be inclusive in every part of the work.➕
13. Nkugwa: My favourite way to work in a group harmoniously is by first getting to know my team members on a personal level.🩵
14. Twaha: I like being open to feedback and be willing to learn from others in the team.👭
15. Makanika: My favourite way to work in a group harmoniously is by being polite to everyone.😇
On June 24, 2024, we were working with the Angels of the Races and the light of the dark blue star was shining. When the dark blue star shines we see the wonderful people of Africa. These people are known for their deep, spiritual strength and connection and they are you! So the question for this week for the kids was: When has your faith helped you to stay strong through a difficult time? ❤️😇❤️
Strength and Courage through Faith:
The kids at Mushunga have been helped by their deep faith in these hard times:
1- Godwin K: One time, I was sick and couldn’t go to school. I prayed to God to make me better, and He did! My faith helped me feel stronger.🤕
2- Anitah N: When my Mom was hurt, I prayed for her to get better. She did, and I was happy.🧑🏽🍼
3- Albert G: I was scared during a storm, but I prayed and felt safe.🌧️
4- Ameria A: My friend was mean to me, but I prayed and felt stronger.🦾
5- Ajuna M: I lost my favorite toy, but I prayed and found it.🧸
6- Ignitius W: When I’m sad, I pray and feel happy again.😊
7- Ashiram S: I was afraid of the dark, but I prayed and felt brave.🌚
8- Tobius A: My dog was sick, and I prayed for him to get better. He did!🐶
9- Angella N: When I’m lonely, I pray and feel like God is with me.🫂
10- Rachael T: My mom and dad died, and I prayed for them and then that night l had a dream, seeing they are in better place.❤️
11- Caroline T: I was scared to swim, but I prayed and felt brave.💦
12- Elisha T: When I’m hungry, I pray and know that God will provide food.🥗
13- Philemon A: My friend was sick, and I prayed for him to get better. He did!🙏
14- Gift K: When I’m sad, I pray and feel happy again.🤗
15- Rosette N: I lost my book, but I prayed and found it.📘
16- Alex N: I was afraid of a test, but I prayed and did well.✍🏼
17- Shivan A: My grandma was worried, but I prayed and she felt better.👩🏾🦳
18- Elinah A: When I’m tired, I pray and feel stronger.🙏
19- Faizo K: My dog ran away, but I prayed and he came back!🐶
20- Joshua K: I was scared of the water, but I prayed and felt brave.💦
21- Moreen A: My friend was soon dying, but I prayed and she got fine.🌠
22- Cissy A: I prayed to get a sponsor and l got one!👩🍼
23- Travor R: I was lost, but I prayed and found my way.🧭
24- Beatrice K: When I’m sad, I pray and feel happy again.🌟
When the dark blue star shines, we see the beautiful children of Africa:
The kids at the Savannah Rose Hone shared these experiences of when their deep faith gave them courage in a difficult time:
Christopher: When I lost Mum and Dad is something I cannot hold onto up to now.🙇🏽♂️
Salima: When we were chased from our rental house, I can never forget that moment though.🏃🏽♂️
Rihana: When my best friend moved away, I felt very lonely. My faith helped me stay strong and find new friends who share my values.👯♀️
Victor: When I was bullied at school, my faith helped me stay strong and stand up for myself. It also helped me forgive those who were unkind to me.🙏
Erizetth: My faith helped me stay strong when we were going through a tough time of red eyes. We prayed together every day, and I felt comforted knowing that God was with us.❤️
Francis: During red eyes….I endured a lot because of faith.👁️
Jeremiah: When my grandmother was sick, I prayed for her every night. My faith gave me hope and strength to support her and my family during that difficult period.👩🏾🦳
Shalom: When my best friend moved away, I felt very lonely.👥
Flowrence: When we had financial difficulties, and it was a tough time for us.😢
Benjamin: When I was bullied at school, my faith helped me stay strong and stand up for myself and to forgive, also.🙏
Dezilanta: Missing supper. My faith gave me the courage to believe in myself and work hard towards my goals.🥘
Mark: During the days when we miss supper.🥗
Kyatwike: When I lost Sharon, my elder sister, and Mum and Dad.😓
Director of the Vine of Hope, Isa Taliki, serving the kids in the summer of 2024:
The kids at the Vine of Hope felt their faith helped them through these difficult times:
1. Nangobi: My faith has helped me to stay strong when I had no one to come and help me.😢
2. Nakibuka: When I was left lonely, I lost hope and my faith helped me to be strong until I found Uncle Isa.🧑🏽🍼
3. Nambi: When my Daddy left, I felt like the world had ended 💔 so when I prayed my faith help me to get strong again.🙏
4. Mwogezi: Due to my strong faith, if it wasn’t for it, I couldn’t make it up to now after losing both my parents.👥
5. Nakato: Sometime back my life was so horrible with my grandmother, who used to try to take care of us. Life was so hard but when I prayed my faith helped me to stay strong.👩🏾🦳
6. Nangobi: One day the devil tempted me to fight my friend but faith helped me and I didn’t.☝🏽
7. Nabitaka: The day my mother went to heaven I felt so sad and when I prayed my faith helped me to overcome that.🧔🏽♀️
8. Nakayima: My faith helped me not to steal anything when I was feeling so hungry.😇
9. Mulondo: It was my faith and prayers that have helped me to reach here. Life was so hard and I used not to eat meals or have clean water.🥣
10. Lubale: During the rough times when I could put anything on my feet, faith helped and I stayed focused until I met Uncle.🩴
11. Waiswa: When I lacked shoes, my faith helped me not to be tempted to steal.👞
12. Nbone: When I got sick, I got so scared that I wouldn’t heal so when I prayed to God my faith helped me to recover my strength.🤕
13. Nkugwa: I was much worried about myself when I lost my teeth. My faith helped me.🦷
14. Twaha: When my friend changed their location, I felt so lonely and sad, but my faith helped me to stay strong 💪.
15. Makanika: Nothing lasts forever. I don’t know how I would make it to reach here if it wasn’t for my faith.🙏
16. Mbweila: I remember the days when our uncle couldn’t get us food. Buh when we prayed my faith helped us out.🍎
Being inventive with fun at Mushunga:
On Sept. 4, 2024, we were working with the Angels of the Races and the pale blue star shone. In the light of that star, the White people of Europe and the Americas came into view.. and these people have a special talent in terms of their inventiveness and ingenuity. So, this being a program centered on value identification, the kids were asked to reflect on what inventiveness is—because everything that they see that is man-made at one point was once just an idea inside of a person’s head. The question then becomes: “What is one of your favorite everyday objects to use that was once just an idea someone had?”😇❤️😇
Everything you see was once an idea:
The kids at Mushunga enjoy these objects that were once just ideas:
– Godwin K.: “My favorite object is a pencil. I love drawing with it. Someone must have thought, ‘Hey, let’s make a tool to mark paper!'”✍🏼
– Anitah N.: “I love my doll. Someone made it, and it’s so soft. I like dressing her up.”🪆
– Albert G.: “I like playing with Legos. They’re so much fun. Someone thought, ‘Let’s make blocks that connect!'”🏢
– Ameria A.: “My favorite thing is my fiber ball 🏀! I like playing with it. Someone made it, and it keeps me busy.”
– Ajuna M.: “I love playing with playdough. It’s so squishy. Someone thought, ‘Let’s make a fun thing to play with :-)'”🤏🏽
– Ignitius W.: “I like my toy car. Vroom! Someone made it, and it moves.”🚗
– Ashiram S.: “My favorite thing is my book about animals. Someone wrote it, and I like looking at the pictures.”📘
– Tobius A.: “I love playing with blocks! Someone made them, and I can build things.”🏩
– Angella N.: “I like my stuffed animal, Mr. Whiskers. Someone made him, and he’s cuddly.”🧸
– Peter T.: “My favorite thing is my ball. I like playing with it. Someone made it, and it bounces.”🎾
– Rachael T.: “I love my crayons. Someone made them, and I can color.”🖍️
– Caroline T.: “My favorite thing is my dollhouse. Someone made it, and I like playing with it.”🏠
– Elisha T.: “I like playing with my toy robot. Someone made it, and it moves.”🪬
– Philemon A.: “My favorite thing is my book about space. Someone wrote it, and I like learning.”⭐️
– Blessing A.: “I love playing with my play kitchen. Someone made it, and I like pretending.”🥘
– Gift K.: “My favorite thing is my stuffed animal, Teddy. Someone made him, and he’s soft.”🧸
– Rosette N.: “I like my toy doctor’s kit. Someone made it, and I like playing doctor.”🩺
– Alex N.: “My favorite thing is my toy airplane. Someone made it, and it flies!”✈️
-Ritah; “My favorite thing is reading the maps! Because our friend from the USA, Robin, sent them to us.”🌎
A pencil was once just an idea someone had for something to make a mark:
The kids at Savannah Rose appreciate these common objects that were once just ideas:
1. Francis: “I like eyeglasses because they help people see clearly, and someone had to think of how to make them.”🧬
2. Mark: “A kite is my favorite because it’s fun to fly it in the air.”🪁
3. Christopher: “I think a key is special because it keeps things safe and was just an idea before.”🗝️
4. Benjamin: “A television is my favorite because I can watch shows and learn from them.”📺
5. Desilanta: “I like a swing because someone invented it to make playing outside more fun.”🌳
6. Salima: “I like shoes because they protect my feet and make walking easier.”👟
7. Erizetth: “I like using soap because it helps clean things and keeps me healthy.”🧼
8. Kyatwike: “A book is my favorite because it has many stories to read and learn from.”📚
9. Rihana: “A torch is important to me because it gives light when there’s no electricity.”🔦
10. Shalom: “I think a bicycle pump is important because it fills the tires with air when they are flat.”🚲
11. Christopher: “I think clothes because we have to wear them everyday–very different fashions.”👕
12. Flowrence: “I like a cup because it lets me drink my tea without spilling.”☕️
13. Jeremiah: “I think a bicycle pump is important, also, because it fills the tires with air when they are flat.”🚲
Enjoying the use of shoes at the Vine of Hope. Who invented shoes?
The kids at the Vine of Hope love these practical inventions:
1. Nangobi; My favourite everyday object I use that was once just an idea someone had is a book.📘
2. Nakibuka; My favourite object is my sand, ’cause it was once someone’s idea.🏖️
3. Nambi; My favourite object is my pink dress, someone designed it and it looks good.🌸
4. Mwogezi; I like practicing farming using a hoe which was someone’s idea and it makes work easy for me.🌽
5. Nakato; My favourite object is the fiber ball that I use while playing and it was once someone’s idea.🎾
6. Nangobi; My bear is my favourite object that I use every day and someone made it. It was really a great idea.🧸
7. Nabitaka; My favourite object is the drawing pencil. Someone made it and it makes my work look good.✏️
8. Nakayima; My favourite object is my toy, someone had an idea and made it. It makes me feel good whenever I’m using it.🪆
9. Mulondo; A radio. Someone had an idea and made it so that we can enjoy listening to news.📻
10. Lubale; My favourite everyday object is the Volleyball 🏐. Someone made it and I feel so happy while playing.
11. Luwazo; Someone had an idea and made a soccer ⚽️ ball and it’s my favourite everyday object.
12. Waiswa; My favourite everyday object is a kite. It’s a lot of fun.🪁
13. Nbone; A television is my favourite ’cause it helps us with watching some movies and tv programmes.📺
14. Nkugwa; My favourite everyday object which was once someone’s idea it is my shoes and it protects my feet.🥾
15. Twaha; A toothpaste and toothbrush which keeps my tooth health and clean.🪥
16. Makanika; My clothes are my favourite man-made thing and I use them every day.👚
17. Mbweila; I love my plate which I use to eat every day and it’s my favourite object.🍛
18. Mukose; My toy car. I love it so much.🚗
Persian tile work reflects their ability to see the many different sides of things:
On Monday, November 12, 2024, working with the Angels of the Races, we asked the kids to imagine that some groups of people come to view under the light of several colors of stars instead of just one. And when the red, yellow and violet stars all shine together, we see the Persian people—like the wonderful poet Rumi whose poem we shared several weeks ago.
Like him, these people can possess a talent for looking at one thing in many different ways. So we asked them: Do you have a favorite subject that you like to think about in several different ways?❤️😇❤️
The kids at Mushunga looking at things in many different ways:
At Mushunga, these are the favorite things that kids like to look at in different ways:
*Godwin K.*
My favorite subject is animals. I like to think about lions in different ways. They’re big and strong, but also cute and fluffy. I imagine lions living in the jungle, in the savannah, and even in the city.🦁
*Anitah N.*
I love thinking about rainbows. They’re colorful and beautiful. I imagine rainbows in the sky, in the water, and on my face when I smile.🌈
*Albert G.*
My favorite subject is cars. I like to think about fast cars, slow cars, big cars, and small cars. I imagine racing cars, police cars, and even cars that fly!🚗
*Ameria A.*
I like thinking about flowers. They’re pretty and smell nice. I imagine flowers in the garden, in vases, and on people’s clothes.🌸
*Ajuna M.*
My favorite subject is space! I like to think about stars, planets, and aliens. I imagine visiting the moon, meeting astronauts, and flying to Mars.🪐
*Ignitius W.*
I love thinking about football. To think about scoring goals, being a goalkeeper, and playing with friends. To imagine playing football on different fields, in the rain, and even at night.⚽️
*Ashiram S.*
My favorite subject is dinosaurs. They’re big and roar loudly. I imagine friendly dinosaurs, scary dinosaurs, and dinosaurs that fly.🦖
*Tobius A.*
I like thinking about music and to think about drums, guitars, and singing. I imagine playing music with friends, on stage, and even in church.🎼
*Angella N.*
My favorite subject is princesses. I like to think about beautiful princesses, brave princesses, and kind princesses. I imagine being a princess, having a castle, and then having a magic wand.👑
*Peter T.*
I love thinking about robots. They’re cool and can do many things. I imagine robots that fly, robots that talk, and robots that play football.🤖
*Rachael T.*
My favorite subject is art and to think about painting, drawing, and coloring. Creating beautiful pictures, painting with fingers, and making art with friends.🎨
*Caroline T.*
I like thinking about animals’ homes. Many different houses for dogs, beds for cats, and nests for birds.🦜
*Elisha T.*
My favorite subject is superheroes. They’re strong and save people–and to imagine being a superhero, flying, and even having superpowers!🦸🏾♂️
*Philemon A.*
I love thinking about food. I like to think about yummy fruits, vegetables, and sweets. To think of eating food from different countries, trying new foods, and cooking.🥘
*Blessing A.*
My favorite subject is family. To think about my grandparents, brothers, and sisters. I imagine having a big family, traveling together, and having family parties.🧑🏽🍼
*Gift K.*
I like thinking about games. I imagine playing games on phones, computers, and even board games.👾
*Rosette N.*
My favorite subject is nature and to think about trees, rivers, and mountains. I imagine exploring nature, climbing trees, and swimming.🌿
*Alex N.*
I love thinking about inventions! I imagine creating new things, making gadgets, and even inventing flying cars.🔬
Seen a thing in different ways:
Here’s how the kids at Savannah Rose have different ways of looking at one subject:
1. Francis: “Stories. I imagine them as books, dreams, or even songs people sing.”📚
2. Jeremiah: “Bridges. They can connect places, bring people together, or just be fun to cross.”🌁
3. Victor: “Fire. It can keep us warm, cook food, or be a candle’s light in the dark.”🔥
4. Salima: “The moon. Sometimes it’s a silver coin, sometimes a ball, and sometimes a friend watching over us.”🌜
5. Mark: “The wind. It can blow softly, make trees dance, or even whisper secrets.”🌊
6. Desilanta: “I like rivers. I see them as roads, mirrors for the sky, or places where fish live.”💦
7. Shalom: “Clothes we wear. They can be warm, colorful, or tell a story about who you are.”👚
8. Erizeth: “Our footsteps. They can show where someone has been, lead you somewhere, or make music on a path.”🐾
9. Rihanna: “The books. They can be teachers, friends, or even doors to other worlds.”📘
10. Kyatwike: “Sun. It feels like a clock, a blanket of light, or a painter coloring the world.”☀️
11. Christopher: “I think about shadows. They can look like shapes, be a place to hide, or show how tall you are.”👤
12. Benjamin: “I love clouds. They can be animals, mountains, or just fluffy pillows in the sky.”⛅️
13. Flowrence: “I like the rain. It can be music, a gift for plants, or a way to clean the earth.”🌧️
East India and what it is to be a philosophical person:
On February 10, 2025, working with the Angels of the Races—we asked the kids to imagine a race that came to light beneath the red, yellow, blue and violet stars. These people inhabit the lands of Southwestern Asia and so– East India. This is the land of Gandhi.
These people have a special talent in that they can be very intelligent and philosophical. Philosophical people are able to integrate faith and reason—-because in life there are three great pillars in human experience: faith; reason; and then philosophy—which is the integration of faith and reason in experience.
So we asked the kids to reflect on this and then share a thought that came from their own personal philosophy—just as they are as kids. ❤️😇❤️
Becoming a philosophical person at Mushunga: