English

Writing K.11, K.12, 1.12, 2.11, 2.12

History and Social Science

Economics K.6, K.7, 1.7, 1.8

Civics K.8, 1.10, 1.12, 2.10, 2.12

Mathamatics

Probability and Statistics 1.18, 2.23

EC.10: Community/ community needs

EC.12: Protection and caring

Schoolwide Drives

This activity provides an opportunity for young students K-2 to assume a leadership role in the school.

Steps To Complete the Activity

• Discuss a number of options for a schoolwide drive (e.g., used books for a children’s hospital; food items for a local food bank; winter wear such as mittens, scarves, coats, and heavy socks for a community clothes closet), and select one to organize and carry out.
• Publicize the drive by making posters and writing announcements for broadcast to all students and school staff.
• Design collectors such as boxes or clothes trees and distribute them to rooms in the school.
• Arrange for delivery of the items.
• Design and keep a progress chart during the drive.
• When the project is complete, publicize the results and thank all contributors.