Cool School Volunteering: Fun Ideas and Activities to Build School Spirit

by Karen Latchana Kenney

Overview

This energizing title introduces young readers to after-school volunteering groups that build school spirit and social engagement. Fun volunteering activities from fundraising to making group sweatshirts show kids how to get involved, build strong teams, create identities, and raise money. School groups and activities help kids discover their passions and meet other kids. More importantly, they encourage kids to have the confidence and character to take pride in their schools. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617146701
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	01/01/2011
Series:	Cool School Spirit
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	9 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

What's Cool About Volunteering 4

Before you Start 5

The World of Volunteering 6

Tools & Supplies 8

Getting Involved 10

Come Change Lives With Us! 12

Teamwork Time 14

What's your Thing? 15

Group Identity 18

Organized By the Super Tutors 20

Fund Raising 22

Cutout Cards 24

Show Your School Spirit 26

No-Sweat Sweatshirt 28

Conclusion 30

Glossary 31

Web Sites 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

Gr 3–5—Three books that suggest ways to get involved at school: join a drama or theater club, participate in a music group such as a choir or band, or volunteer for a service group. Kenney offers advice for bringing in new members, such as making posters, developing a club logo, wearing club shirts, or carrying bags advertising the group. Ideas for games to learn about other club members are included. Fundraisers such as a gift-basket raffle, selling handmade cards, or having a garage sale or car wash are suggested. Staged full-color photos show students of various ages and adults actively participating in the club by helping out, practicing an instrument, or acting in a play. End pages include a glossary of the bolded words found in the texts and an unnecessary index. Since schools organize clubs differently, these books give only overviews of possibilities, and the topics aren't often sought after or requested—Sandra Welzenbach, Villarreal Elementary School, San Antonio, TX

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