Project Ideas – Page 7 – Civic Engagement Clearinghouse

Crayola ColorCycle

June 3, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

I did the Crayola ColorCycle with 3rd graders at my placement site. My 3rd graders were in competition with the neighboring 3rd grade classroom to face off in collecting the most markers. The students are to be collecting markers for roughly 8-10 weeks (length of time my vary). At the end of each week the classes are to add up the markers to track the growth to then share with the other class. At the end of the project the markers are added up and announce a winning 3rd grade class.

Pillowcase Dresses

June 3, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

My project was to make dresses out of pillow cases for little girls. With this project a group of kids each partner with other kids then they worked together to make these dresses. The organization that I partnered with was the Vanessa Behan Crises Nursery.

Fighting Hunger Food Drive

June 2, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

My 4th grade students raised 71 items to donate to 2nd Harvest. The students were able to help the community fight hunger. They were able to understand the concept of helping and how we ourselves can make a difference in our own community.

Letters to Soldiers

October 31, 2019June 2, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

The partner organization that this project goes along with is called “Adopt a US Soldier”. This project was where kids were able to adopt a soldier and then write letters and make pictures for them.

Recycle to Regrow

June 2, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

Recycle to Regrow is a project that inspires students to clean the Earth while also giving them the freedom to positively enhance it as well. With this project students are encouraged to go around their school, parks, and home and collect recyclable trash. After they collect the trash their helpful volunteer, you the teacher, can easily take the recyclables to the Spokane Commercial Recycling waste management site.

Trash Free Community

March 19, 2019 by Nollmeyer, Gustave

Before taking action, students will engage in a conversation about the importance of having a trash free earth while also discussing the Trash Free Earth Organization. The class will brainstorm together a large list of things they often see lying around on the ground that does not belong. Students will then work together as a class to walk along the perimeter of their school and pick up any garbage they see lying around. After completing this task, in groups, students will get to create a sign that encourages others to pick up their trash, and then hang them above all garbage cans in the school building.