Sharing Experiences Through Letters
Discover letters from the NLI's collections written by children during times of war and try to understand the writers' thoughts and emotions.
About this Lesson
In NLI's collections there are letters written by children during times of war. These letters raised the soldiers' spirits and strengthened them. Writing is also a way to process emotions and reflect on our own experiences.
• Analyze the quotes below and try to understand the writers' thoughts and emotions.
• Reflect on the current war in Israel and write your own thoughts.
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