Educate 100 of Jamaica's Little Angels

The 2017- 2018 school year at Mustard Seed Communities’ Little Angels Learning Centers (LALC) in Jamaica is shaping up to be a great one!  We welcomed 52 new students in September in Kingston and Gordontown and have watched them grow as the year progresses. LALC students come from impoverished environments where they would not receive the educational opportunities or the nutritious meals they do in Mustard Seed’s care. It is only through the generosity of individuals like you that Mustard Seed can continue to provide the high-quality early education and daily nutrition program to give these children the head start in life that they deserve. Thank you for your support!

The second half of the school year begins on January 8^th.  On a typical day, students spend time learning both as a group and an individual through lessons and structured play time.  In addition to their daily classroom activities, students receive two meals a day and participate in various enrichment programs including a career day, spelling bee, and field trips. The classroom is made up of children from the surrounding community as well as residents in Mustard Seed’s care. 

We are excited that one of our youngest residents, Gracie, who has Downs Syndrome, will be among the students at the LALC in Kingston in January.  Since coming to Mustard Seed, Gracie has surpassed expectations, learning self-care skills including dressing, feeding herself, and communicating through sign language.  In a school environment, she will be able to continue to learn and build on the skills she has already acquired.  The other students also benefit from an integrated classroom, breaking down stigmas that can exist regarding people with disabilities. We hope you enjoy some pictures of Gracie in her new uniform, looking forward to her first day of school, and other LALC students!

Links:

• http://mustardseed.com/education