"Violet", North Carolina, USA 🇺🇸

Name: Violet 

Age: 7, in first grade

Where do you live?: North Carolina

What language do you speak?: English

What is the weather like where you live?: Hot! The spring flowers are already past blooming.

What are your favorite foods?: Tater tots and tacos

What was a typical day like for you before the quarantine?: Busy! School, violin practice, playdates.

What brings you happiness: Hugs and kisses.

Tell me about school: There are 20 children in my class, plus a teacher and an assistant teacher. We start the day by saying the Pledge of Allegiance, and then we do morning work. We then have specials (Spanish, Physical Education, music, art, library). Then we have lunch and recess, and then do more work! Some days after school I have art class at school.

What do people love to do for fun where you live?: Dance and sing and party. For me, I take walks, scooter, bike, and jump rope.

What do your family members do for jobs?: Right now, a lot of people are working from home. Mom and dad help publish books. My dad works with a lot of chefs, and is helping one of them to prepare meals for doctors and nurses in San Francisco while her restaurant is closed due to COVID-19. I have several aunts and uncles who are chefs and nurses too!

Teach us three words from your language: These are the words I usually use: “Hello.” “Thank you.” “I love you.”