Mission project ideas

When you think of Fourth Grade you immediately remember doing a California Mission project. This was a time you generally spent with your Dad building something big. It generally took several days and was a time you will fondly remember...! Yikes, how do we construct a Mission? How can we make our mission realistic and different? In this post I will share with you several mission projects that were turned in which were (in my opinion) exceptional. A lot of thought and planning went into…

Note: This post was originally published in 2010. In addition to helping those that are in need, serving others will teach your kids empathy, responsibility, and team work. Win-win! Here, I’ve listed 10 simple mission project ideas to get you started. Tweak them to fit your family and community. 1. Make cards and deliver them […]

It's a rite of passage for fourth-grade students in California; I did it, Jamie did it, and now Max has done it. The California Mission Project. This post contains affiliate links. A+ California Mission Project When the project packet got sent home last spring, I was surprised to see a "No California Mission Project Kits"

15 Family-Friendly Service Project Ideas for Kids l Service project ideas for kids of all ages l Some quick and some more lengthy, all fun! #serviceprojects #forkids #homeschool

We're facing the great California Mission project this year. Those of you who have children in the 4th grade in CA know what I'm talking about. I made one in my 4th grade year, and now it's turn for my daughter to make one of her own. Missions are...

Here’s a wall of finished 4th grade mission project drawings, just to show how much help a drawing guide and grid can offer. I believe that the drawing guides from my California Mission Drawing Guide

Whether you are also leading a tween/teen group who is looking to understand " Why is community service important?" - here are 15+ great service projects for tweens!

Stop wondering what to do when you meet a homeless person! Get a group together and assemble blessing bags for the homeless and put them in your car.

Carmel Mission project... California history

In honor of The National Day of Service and Remembrance I've come up with a list of 11 service projects kids can do with their families.