Primrose School of Five Forks four and five-year-olds pushed shopping carts, scanned shelves and filled grocery bags with non-perishable foods for the less fortunate families in Alanta on their field trip to Publix on Thursday, November 15th.  All purchases will then be donated to the Salvation Army to bring a warm meal to local families in need.

This donation comes when American families find themselves in critical need. The truth is that one in eight Americans struggles with hunger leaving many to turn to food banks such as Salvation Army. According to Feeding America, a total of 36 million Americans struggle with hunger, including 13 million children.

Children at Primrose School of Five Forks have spent the past month completing extra chores at home to earn money for families in need. After combining their earnings, and creating a detailed shopping list for the grocery store, the children were ready to shop!

As part of the Balanced Learning® Curriculum, Primrose Schools’ Caring and Giving program helps students understand the value of generosity and creates a hands-on approach to math, nutrition and planning skills.

About Primrose Schools®
Celebrating 30 years of service in 2012, Primrose Schools is the nation’s leader in providing a premier educational child care experience in more than 245 schools in 17 states. Primrose partners with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life, and offers 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. Primrose Schools stands behind its commitment to deliver an exceptional early childhood experience with the Primrose Guarantee, a parent’s assurance of complete satisfaction. For more information, visit www.PrimroseSchools.com.