Local Primrose Preschoolers Raise Nearly $6,500 in Support of the Salvation Army

Lawrenceville, GA, (December 5, 2014) – Demonstrating their commitment to giving to others, Primrose School of Five Forks families recently helped feed hungry families throughout the Metro Atlanta area. On Friday, December 5th, the preschoolers donated 6,394 food items to the Salvation Army.

“Children from Primrose Schools across the nation participated in food drives over the past month, but they did much more than simply bring in items from their parents’ pantry,” says Gil Benjamin, Primrose School owner of Five Forks. “The students earned money by completing extra chores at home, combined their earnings and then counted them in the classroom. They reviewed grocery store sale advertisements and clipped coupons to find best values on nutritional food, created a detailed shopping list and took a field trip to Publix in Snellville to shop for local families in need.”

The donation of nearly $6,500 worth of food items 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.

Giving back to the community was a major focus of the annual food drive, as well as a key component of the Primrose Schools Balanced Learning® system, which blends teacher-directed and child-initiated activities with special emphasis on character development. As part of the Balanced Learning® Curriculum, Primrose Schools’ Caring and Giving program helps to create a hands-on approach to math, nutrition and planning skills. In addition, the students enhance their character development through the value of generosity; giving without expectation of reward.

About Primrose Schools®

Founded in 1982, Primrose Schools is the nation’s leader in providing a premier educational child care experience in more than 270 schools in 17 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.

Primrose is the first early childhood education organization in the country to receive AdvancED Corporation Systems Accreditation under the new Standards for Quality Early Learning Schools. This accreditation ensures all Primrose schools meet the highest quality standards and shows they are continually improving student learning. For more information, visit www.PrimroseSchools.com.