Grade 1 combined their unit of inquiry, “From Producers to Consumers” with meaningful action, as they rolled up their sleeves to help other children. Using the many ingredients donated by parents, the students picked several recipes to make in class. They made sweet potato, pumpkin and apple muffins as well as chocolate fridge treats.

Many literacy and numeracy skills were used as the children sorted, counted, followed recipes, estimated, measured, converted halves and wholes, practiced problem solving, created signs and sold their products. 

The little producers opened shop on Tuesday after school and sold their products to eager consumers. 

In addition, the students did extra chores at home, to raise more money for children in need. 

Altogether, through the various actions, Grade 1 raised 150,43 €. The complete amount was   proudly donated to “Kinder unterm Regebogen” during the Radio Regenbogen “Spendenmarathon” on Monday, December 14. 

“Kinder unterm Regenbogen” is a fundraising event sponsored by the local radio station, Radio Regenbogen. It is for children with physical or learning challenges, who are in need of costly therapy or equipment, and children who have suffered a trauma. The children live right here in the Rhein-Neckar Kreis (area). If you would like more information please follow this link:

 http://www.regenbogen.de/views/default/kinder-unterm-regenbogen-spendenmarathon-2015.html

Impressed by the student’s commitment and enthusiasm, Radio Regenbogen proudly reported on their radio show, about the great events that took place in Grade 1 at the Heidelberg International School, to help “Kinder unterm Regebogen”.

photos & text: JN