Things that Make me Smile

On the last day of each mission, we put on a fun activity for both our schools and the villages to enjoy!  We want them to remember Smiles on Wings and why us crazy Americans came to their school and kept talking about their teeth.

 

The theme of the winter party was "Things That Make Me Smile."  Our dentists started the party with dental trivia based on facts we had been teaching the students all week.  Proper dental hygiene was emphasized and a prize was given for each correct answer. The kids impressed us with how much they remembered.  They also were great at translating words like "teeth," "gums," and toothbrush" from Thai to English. 

 

Students then created their own special drawings of smiles and decorated with stickers and drawings of the things that make them smile.  SOW volunteers helped them to spell in English, but the students didn't need any help writing the words, they all had beautiful handwriting! Everyone had their own creation to bring home and remind them why its so important to keep their smiles beautiful. 

 

Take a look at our entire Smiles Party album to see more photos of this fun day.   

Dreams of the Future

Not only did our Winter Smiles on Wings Team create beautiful smiles, but we also inspired students at the 35^th King’s Foundation School to pursue their dream careers! Hear from Muoy and Amm below:

Ms. Pris.sa.na Yim.Jei (Muoy)

Age: 17

"I’d like to be a doctor, so I can help my own family and others. I can bring back my knowledge for my village. If I can’t afford to be a doctor, it’s ok for me to become the assistant, at least I can help others.  I am so excited to see how each patients responds. Each of them reacts differently. It’s kinda tough during the first few days because I don’t know how to use all the equipment very well and how to communicate in English. However, everything works smoothly. I really love it now. Everyone is so lovely and I feel so comforted. I look forward to working with Smiles on Wings in the near future."

Ms. Pra.pas.sorn Kam.Rob (Amm)

Age:  19

"I’d like to be a business women. I help the team organize and set up. I give toothbrushes and toothpaste to all patients. I also do chores at the end of the day. I’m very proud of myself for being here with Smiles on Wings. I gain a lot of knowledge with the lovely dentists as well as the other team members. Everyone is so lovely. They taught me how to brush and floss my teeth."