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Home / Early Learning / Mulch for the Playground {a mini service project}

Mulch for the Playground {a mini service project}

Shared by Mary Catherine 12 Comments

mulch. preschool playground, service project with kids

This afternoon, Engineer, Captain America, Frat Boy, and I headed over to the preschool.  Not (just) to play, as you might think, but to help out with mulching!

Yesterday morning, a huge truck delivered a mound of mulch for the preschool.  Despite the fact that she hadn’t received much notice about the delivery date of the mulch, our director was able to round up some awesome families to help move and spread it.  They got half of it done last night, when Engineer and I weren’t able to help.  He was so happy that it didn’t all get done last night, though, as he really wanted to help tonight!

mulch, service project with kids, spreading mulch

The boys and I arrived late this afternoon to find that the mulching process was almost completed.  We were still able to put about an hour’s worth of work in, though.  All of the boys helped shovel some mulch into wheelbarrows for me and the other parents helping out.  Frat Boy was done pretty quickly, but Captain America and Engineer happily shoveled for some time!

mulch, service project with kids, shovels and wheelbarrows

Once the last bit of mulch was carted over to the playground, the boys helped spread it around with rakes and their feet.  Then it was off to grab lemonade and leftover pizza our preschool director had provided for all the helpers.  Once that was done, the boys happily helped “break in” the new mulch.

service projects with kids

Even though we weren’t a huge help to the mulching process, I was still happy we could do a small part of it.  Engineer loved shoveling “all that mulch” and helping to push the wheelbarrows.  On the way home, he even told me, “I’m glad I got to help with all that mulch!”  Nothing like seeing my kiddo proud of himself for doing something for others.  Plus, it was just plain fun for him!

service projects with kids

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  1. Lisa Nelson says

    March 21, 2013 at 12:45 am

    That’s really great that you guys were able to help out. It teaches the kids a very good lesson about helping their neighbor!

    Awesome! Loving the community service project.

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    • MaryC says

      March 21, 2013 at 7:33 am

      Thanks, Lisa! Engineer is still talking about how helpful he was, although he’s annoyed there’s still some mulch in his shoes. The parents and kids that helped did an amazing job in just 2 days.

      Reply
  2. pat arias says

    March 21, 2013 at 1:01 am

    Great way to teach community service in a fun setting! Enjoy the new playground!

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    • MaryC says

      March 21, 2013 at 7:34 am

      Thanks, Pat! We know the kiddos will have fun breaking in the new mulch! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Rosey says

    March 21, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    Hurrah for mulch! Hurrah for playgrounds. 🙂

    I’m visiting today from Linkin’ with my Ladies. 🙂

    Reply
    • MaryC says

      March 21, 2013 at 1:27 pm

      Thanks for stopping by! Off to check out your “Doughnuts with Mom”! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Cool Mom says

    March 22, 2013 at 2:49 pm

    Wow! GREAT project. Very impressive.

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    • MaryC says

      March 22, 2013 at 2:58 pm

      Thank you! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    March 22, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    What a great lesson to teach the kiddos! It’s awesome that you were able to help out!

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    • MaryC says

      March 22, 2013 at 2:58 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Robin! 🙂

      Reply
  6. chrissy says

    March 25, 2013 at 11:53 am

    what a fantastic experience! there are so many great things about volunteering.

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    • MaryC says

      March 25, 2013 at 12:01 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Chrissy! 🙂 Engineer had a lot of fun and is still talking about it.

      Reply
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