Lemonade Stand and Bake Sale!

Our Sunshine 4s are happy to report that their Lemonade Stand and Bake Sale was a huge success.  Never in our wildest dreams could we have imagined the learning project that this became.

On Monday morning we got right to work designing posters and promotional materials.

The children used the letters they were most familiar with to write their messages.  

Then we illustrated them!

We thought about where the most people would see our signs and then posted them.

Finally, it was time to complete the signage.

Tuesday morning was show time! Mrs. Harley helped us follow the recipe to make our lemonade. 

We posted our menu, and a reminder to all of our inspiration for the project.

We are so grateful to all of the bakers who supported our idea and helped us stock the bake sale table.

The boys and girls placed each item on the table.

They swept the area to make it neat and tidy for the customers.

They took care to make sure each item was presented in the best way.

They kept the table full, until we sold out of most everything.

It wasn't long before our first customer arrived!

We worked in 3,40 minutes shifts.  

Each shift was broken into 4 jobs: Lemonade Pourer, Bake Sale Attendant, Cashier, and Greeter.

The pourer had a very tricky job.  The pitchers were very heavy.  Wise pourers asked for help!  Other wise pourers gave each customer a VERY small amount of lemonade, which resulted in safe pours, but also the need to offer free refills! Problem solving at its finest!

The cashier's were very careful in their counting. 

 Can you believe that we never had to make change!?

Our greeters welcomed our customers and explained how to shop.

The Bake Sale Attendant showed the customers their options and offered suggestions when asked.

A generous friend gave child in our 3s class a dollar so that they could also take part in this special event. 

They made good choices and enjoyed a special treat.

Finally, it was time to tally our proceeds.  So far we had raised $495!  

We were all in shock!  What a blessing this event was to all involved, from the planners to the customers and assistants to the children that will soon receive new toys.  All thanks to the generous spirits of these precious children.  

We are still looking for children who are in need of new toys following the flooding in our area.  We set out to buy 1 toy, but will be able to buy many, many more.  I can't wait to take these babies to Walmart to shop!

  

Lemonade for Sale

Today started like any other day at preschool.  Little did I know we were on the cusp of something big.  Truthfully, I should have known.  These kids are amazing.  

After a long and unexpected Hurricane Matthew break, we needed to catch up. Sure, there was work to be done, but nothing was going to happen until we hashed out who's trampoline was where and how dark it was with the lights out.  

The one thing our storm stories had in common was that we were all safe.  After some healing moments of discussion (do NOT let your dad tie your trampoline to a tree during a storm) it was time for our devotion.  In the way that only God can plan, our lesson came from 2 Corinthians, chapter 9, on the subject of "sharing".  We read the story and talked about ways we can share with others how we can help God take care of His people. It all just fit together.  Concerned hearts, a need in our community, and a Bible verse to pull it all together. 

We spent some time talking about how we could share our blessings with those in need in our community.  Before I knew it, they were offering up their piggy banks.  Then a little hand popped up with the suggestion that we pool our money to buy "a toy" for a child that had to throw all of theirs away due to flooding.  We wondered together how we could earn some money.  It wasn't long before they decided we would sell lemonade, and that we maybe should ask Arabella's Nana to make some food to sell too.  A plan was born.

On Monday we will make signs to advertise our event, decide on fair pricing, determine the amounts of each item we need to have, and prepare to open for business on Tuesday. 

I love being a facilitator in this most natural of learning experiences.  I love that I have the opportunity to learn right along beside them.  I am excited to be encouraging generosity and helping my learners as they find out just how good it feels to help others.  

If you know of a child that needs "a toy", please contact me at georgiafarrior@hotmail.com

I hope that after Tuesday, we will be able to fulfill the need.  

Come see us a 606 College Street between 10-12 on Tuesday, October 18th for a cold cup of lemonade, some baked goods, and the opportunity to be a part of something pretty special.