Brittani Gunn- Lakeshore Christian Preschool

1. Where the student volunteered their time
     I volunteered my time at Lakeshore Christian Preschool in Fort Mill, SC.

2. How the service activity reflected concepts learned in the HDFS curriculum
     At Lakeshore Christian Preschool, I was able to implement the positive discipline and various ways to work with children so that they are able to reach their full potential. While at the Preschool I was responsible for looking over the children with Sam that is in the class, to make sure that all the children were being safe and doing what they were supposed to be doing. While also practicing positive discipline I also had the responsibility of helping with lunches and snacks for the children. Even though this is a Christian Preschool, the diversity that is there will help in the future when it comes to me working with children from many different cultures and social classes.

3. How the student networked with other professionals while participating in the activity and what they gained from that networking
     My networking with this preschool started when I first became friends with Samantha Matthews and meeting her mother who works at the preschool. While volunteering there I was also able to help the teachers there put up their new bulletin boards. I gained experience talking with those in the field of working with children and how to deal with children in certain circumstances through a hands on experience.

4. The potential effect the service activity and/or the service organization can have (or does have) on the community
      The impact that the preschool at Lakeshore Christian Preschool is an amazing place for children. The school provides a quality education and place for the young children. The effect this has on the community is that it brings a sense of belongness and a place for children to be with other children. The school incorporates religion and faith into their curriculum which is an important part of life to many people in society so the faith illuminates through to the community.

5. A general reflection on the assignment (e.g., reactions, feelings, life lessons)
      This assignment as a whole provided me with a time to set aside to observe children in the local neighborhood and how they are being taught in the classrooms. I was able to put many concepts into action from what I learned throughout the semester in this class. As a whole I truly enjoyed this assignment.