CARTHAGE, Mo. — Some Carthage kids are learning the satisfaction of DIY projects and why they feel they're so much better than store-bought ones.
Eight students from Carthage Intermediate Center's special education classroom had the opportunity to build a toolbox with their own hands.
Older students from Carthage FFA also participated, working together as a team, providing guidance and helping overcome any obstacles in the construction process. This project fits into classroom lesson planning goals such as learning life skills, daily living activities, and ways to do projects together.
Additionally, it is an opportunity for FFA students to be shining examples for other students.
“It’s important to get to know and get involved with the younger generation. As upperclassmen in high school, we need to make sure the younger kids can get involved, potentially putting us in the position we are today and helping the younger kids get involved.” I want to be a good example for my kids,” Callie Cloud said. Carthage FFA president, third year high school student.
“I thought it would be great for my kids to have an FFA role model come out here and help with the project. So they happily volunteered and said they'd love to do it,” Carthage said. IC special education teacher Amanda Whitley said.
Carthage Lowe's donated a toolbox kit to the project.
