We are so passionate about education and our farm employees that we found a way that we could bless them and their students…….we created a place where the students could come and do their online schooling.

When we realized what a difficult situation is was for parents to navigate the new world of online school we decided the next week that we should take action! We heard a sermon talking about the how this has been a long haul and a hard season of life during this pandemic, but not to forget about still being generous to those in need.

Well these struggling students sure had a need! We hired a teacher and began the adventure two days a week. I rearranged my living room and turned it into a one room school. We actually use the kitchen a lot too! We have 10 students from 1st grade through 9th grade that attend. Each one is utilizing their own curriculum from their school, so that when school does open for “in person learning” the students can transition back to their classrooms more easily.

It has been such a pleasure to get to know these kids. What we realized is that not any of them had Wifi in their homes. The school issued the students a device but provided no way for them to use it. We also have one student who is a Spanish language learner with little knowledge of English. We have been doing our best to help her with her English as well as keep up with some of her assignments. With the older students we are reading books and getting them some special visits with professionals that they are interested. One of our students got to spend and hour with an interior designer who was able to encourage her in her class and her future!

On Wednesdays we bring different professionals in to speak to the students about what kind of jobs they might want to pursue.

The local fire department was a big hit and we will have a pilot who flew private charters for professional sports teams! We also try to do hands on enrichment projects such as cooking and painting!

We have been featured on national tv with Fox News which was a fun day for us. We provide lunches for all the students. Each day is something new that most of them have never eaten before. Chick-Fil-A was a big hit!

Thanks for reading and caring about our kids! Farm workers are who keep America fed. They have a valuable place in our country and we want them to understand how important they are to all of us!

Let us know what you think about this adventure and keep up with us on social media!

Blessings,

Carrie