Kindergarten's Turkeys and Truffles Community Service Project
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As part of their Learn and Serve project entitled Turkeys and Truffles, Judy Wurster’s kindergarten class at Momot painted pictures of turkeys to sell to an assigned staff member.
This was a true exercise in giving, because it was difficult for them to give up their works since they enjoy painting them so much. However, they also painted pictures for their families, so they were able to keep one.
Parents could also contribute to this fundraiser, and the kindergartners collected a total of $130. Students practiced counting money, and discussed the importance of helping others and being good citizens.
The students went to Price Chopper and purchased 3 hams, 1 turkey and 18 pies! They also had a tour of the grocery store, examining the produce aisle where they named all the fruits and vegetables, the bakery where each student received a free cookie, and even visited the lobsters! They then delivered the Thanksgiving food to the Salvation Army and each student proudly carried in a pie.