Independent School Activities for Grandparents Day
An independent school, which is not reliant on government or local money, can use Grandparents Day to get the student's grandparents involved in the school. It's a great time to solicit donations and ask for volunteers while also showing appreciation. Grandparents are an important part of any child's life. This holiday is a celebration of the wisdom of the older generations and works on getting children involved with their grandparents.
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Interviews with Grandparents
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Students can interview their grandparents about life in the old days. Classes come up with interview questions and then talk to their grandparents or an elderly individual, such as a neighbor or family friend, if a grandparent is not available. Interview the grandparent and then report back to the class about the answers.
Back to School
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Bring in grandparents on the holiday and allow them to join the class. Grandparents and students can take quizzes comparing the generations, terminology, slang, important world issues or similar topics as appropriate for the grade level. Older student classes should focus on world issues while younger students might focus on technology, games or word usage. The school can take the opportunity while grandparents are visiting the school to give out information about up and coming fundraisers the grandparents might be in town for.
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Gift Projects
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Grandparents Day is about celebrating the wisdom of older generations and giving something back. Students in the school can make gifts for their grandparents or for an elderly individual as a class project. The gift is then given to the grandparent or elderly individual on Grandparents Day. This shows appreciation for the grandparents and allows the school to give thanks for continued support.
Visiting Nursing Homes
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According to Education World, around 60 percent of elderly men and women in nursing homes never have a visitor. Independent schools can celebrate Grandparents Day by setting up a visit to a nursing home. This not only allows students without grandparents in the area to adopt a grandparent for the holiday, but it brings cheer to the individuals in the nursing home who will have a new friend. Visiting a nursing home will usually not result in funding for the school, but it is an inexpensive way for children to volunteer and help others.
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References
- Photo Credit grandparents with grandchild image by Pavel Losevsky from Fotolia.com
