Lulu Swank, Gianna Demerski, and Ava Crawford, along with the Benjamin School Buccaneers Chapter of STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids, made a meaningful impact at Storybook Village through their Giving Tree and Rainbow Fish activity tables.

These hands-on activities, rooted in the messages of The Giving Tree and The Rainbow Fish, helped children explore the values of kindness, generosity, and self-expression. Thanks to eight student volunteers, the children who took part in these activities had a chance to learn, create, and explore.

Why This Matters

Books like The Giving Tree and The Rainbow Fish teach important life lessons about sharing, empathy, and self-worth. By bringing these stories to Storybook Village in a hands-on way, the Benjamin School Buccaneers helped children connect with these values in a creative and engaging environment. Whether through crafting, storytelling, or interactive discussions, each child walked away with a deeper understanding of kindness and generosity.

How You Can Help

At STUDENTS Speak Up for Kids, we believe in using books and creative activities to inspire children. Here’s how you can make a difference:

• Volunteer at Storybook Village to bring books and learning to life for young minds.

• Create hands-on activities that encourage kids to explore important themes through storytelling.

• Join or start a chapter to organize meaningful projects that support children in your community.

Thank you to Lulu Swank, Gianna Demerski, Ava Crawford, and the dedicated volunteers from the Benjamin School Buccaneers Chapter for using creativity and storytelling to make a lasting impact.

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