Pre-schoolers learn Thanksgiving lesson
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The drive has been going on for some time, according to Learning House’s Sherry Turner.
“I’m not sure what year it started,” Turner said, “but I know it’s been going on at least 10 years.”
Turner said the experience is a positive one for the children.
“They learning about sharing the food,” she said. “They bring in the food for the food bank and we explain to these children that this is sharing to help people that are in need.”
And to remind them about the holiday, the children get to play dress-up, outfitted as Indians, Pilgrims and turkeys in honor of the original Thanksgiving feast.
Parent Michelle Pullon, mom of Alex Pullon, who came for the celebration, agrees the program is a good learning experience.
“I think it’s great,” Pullon said. “It’s showing them how to give. It’s showing them what it’s like to give, it’s not all take, take, take, especially this time of year. It’s nice to see that they’re helping others.”
Proud dad Steve Dykes, father of Dayton, thought the event was good for everyone involved.
“I think it’s great,” Dykes said. “I think it teaches them to care and that there is other people in the world with needs and that type of thing, so I think it’s a good thing to do.”
The food is donated by Learning House parents and this year filled several wagons. Turner said parents have always been generous .
“They do great every year,” Turner said. “All the time.”
It’s a day that both parents and children can revel in, playing dress-up and having fun while providing much needed food for local families who may be less fortunate than their own this holiday season. For everyone involved, it’s truly a time of giving and Thanksgiving.
The Indians and Pilgrims get together again as the Learning House held its yearly food drive yesterday. The local pre-school let the kids play dress-up as they learned about the value of giving. They are, from left, Sally Willmore, Ethan Smith and Bunker Brock.