I have a passion for the role our elderly play in our community. I know the importance of socialization that not only the residents need, but also our students need as well. The purpose of this grant is to promote a sense of community between residents at Carolina Assisted Living and Kindergarten students at Johnston Elementary. The past three years, my class has gone to Carolina Assisted Living where students bring books to read to the residents, the residents read to the students, we play music with each other, and bring a partially finalized art project to complete with the residents who then keep it.
There is a lack in socialization that occurs in many elderly care facilities, and many of our students either don’t see their grandparents often, or don’t have grandparents that live in the area. The positive social skills/interactions that this grant could provide Johnston students is an additional perk to the added reading, writing, music, and art skills that will also be included in this project.
The materials needed for this project include transportation fees, which is where I need your help. I have a system in place which includes a group read aloud, books students bring at their specific reading level to read to the residents, themed games, themed art work to finalize with the residents (who then keep it) and music time. I will cover any additional cost for special projects. We will meet once a month January-May, and the project will be servicing 24 Kindergarten students at Johnston Elementary. Because this is a social engagement project, I will make sure to have multiple activities planned as well as volunteer parent chaperones to aide in encouraging these positive social skills.
Thank you for your consideration!
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I have a passion for the role our elderly play in our community. I know the importance of socialization that not only the residents need, but also our students need as well. The purpose of this grant is to promote a sense of community between residents at Carolina Assisted Living and Kindergarten students at Johnston Elementary. The past three years, my class has gone to Carolina Assisted Living where students bring books to read to the residents, the residents read to the students, we play music with each other, and bring a partially finalized art project to complete with the residents who then keep it.
There is a lack in socialization that occurs in many elderly care facilities, and many of our students either don’t see their grandparents often, or don’t have grandparents that live in the area. The positive social skills/interactions that this grant could provide Johnston students is an additional perk to the added reading, writing, music, and art skills that will also be included in this project.
The materials needed for this project include transportation fees, which is where I need your help. I have a system in place which includes a group read aloud, books students bring at their specific reading level to read to the residents, themed games, themed art work to finalize with the residents (who then keep it) and music time. I will cover any additional cost for special projects. We will meet once a month January-May, and the project will be servicing 24 Kindergarten students at Johnston Elementary. Because this is a social engagement project, I will make sure to have multiple activities planned as well as volunteer parent chaperones to aide in encouraging these positive social skills.
Thank you for your consideration!
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