Once a month our class goes on a CBI (community-based instruction) trip to Merryvelle Assisted Living. The purpose of this monthly trip is to teach the kids that they, too, can give back to the community and help others.
Each month we make a craft for every resident at Merryvelle (approximately 50 of them). We pass out our crafts to the residents and often sing a song for them. It is amazing to see the smiles on the faces of the residents and the feeling of pride in our students because they have made a difference in someone else's life.
Ms. Malcom's grandfather is a resident at Merryvelle Assisted Living. He, along with the other residents, looks forward to our monthly visits and he even sheds a tear or two when we get ready to leave. It is a touching experience for all involved.
While we were there, Granddaddy (as all of the kids call him) shared a couple of stories about his favorite Fall experiences, from when Ms. Malcom and her sister were young. The kids really enjoyed hearing about Ms. Malcom as a child! It seems that they didn't think that Ms. Malcom was ever a child! :-)
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