During the after-care program at her school, Grace realized that
students didn’t have a good, comfortable place to work on their
homework outside. They’d either sit on the concrete ramp, or they just
wouldn’t do their homework at all, choosing to wait until later to do
their homework. This prohibited them from participating in important
family time, or even made them stay up too late to finish their
work.
To provide a proper place at after-care, Grace
secured a portable table, including folding benches, as well as
provided a tarp and lock for the table when not in use, and she
convinced the after-care teachers to put out the table once school was
out. Not only was this a great place for kids to do their homework,
but Grace also designed a small “take a book, leave a book” storage
space, as well as a fun, interactive US Map game.
While
the Outdoor Homework Area is a creative, fun place for kids to learn
and get their work done, Grace’s true accomplishment was helping kids
use their time better, so that when they got home, they could spend it
where it was most important – with family.
Grace Girardin earns 2018 Silver Award
06 Aug 2018
