Pre-K and Kindergarteners Earn Money to Buy Food for Those in Need

Primrose School of Five Forks 4- and 5-year-old students pushed shopping carts, scanned shelves and filled grocery bags with non-perishable foods to help local families in need. The students went on a field trip to the Publix at Presidential Market Center in support of the 11 Alive Can-a-thon food drive to fill the shelves at the Metro Atlanta Salvation Army.

“The children had a blast shopping at Publix for the can food drive. They definitely learned to look for the Buy 1, Get 1 Free signs. The Pre-K classes and Kindergarten class earned $501.00 from doing chores at home and Mr. Gil matched their earnings. All in all they purchased over 900 cans for the can food drive,” said Jeanne VanEmburgh, Director at the Primrose School of Five Forks.

This donation comes when American families find themselves in critical need. One in six Americans face hunger and many turn to food banks such as the Salvation Army. According to the USDA, about 49 million people – including 16 million children – are struggling with hunger in the U.S.

As part of the school’s Caring and Giving program, students at Primrose School Five Forks have spent the last month doing extra chores at home to earn money for those in need. After combining their earnings, along with a matching donation from Mr. Gil, these students created a detailed shopping list and went grocery shopping!

The Caring and Giving program is part of the Primrose Schools Balanced Learning® curriculum and helps students understand the value of generosity while creating a hands-on approach to math, nutrition and planning skills.

About Primrose Schools®

Founded in 1982, Primrose Schools is the nation’s leader in providing a premier, early education and care experience in more than more than 305 schools in 25 states. Each Primrose is independently owned and operated by our Franchise Owners. They partner with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life, and offer an environment that helps children have fun while nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts®.

The Balanced Learning® system, consistently delivered in all Primrose schools nationwide, is designed to provide high-quality, educational experiences to support children’s social-emotional, cognitive, creative and physical development. It is made up of an exclusive standards-based curriculum that enables teachers to help children gain the knowledge and skills that will enable them to move successfully from one level of development to the next as well-rounded individuals. The system also offers developmentally-appropriate materials and equipment for all classrooms; multiple forms of assessment; and extensive training for teachers.

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