Be a Project Cornerstone reader! 

Project Cornerstone uses caring adult volunteers to connect with children in the classroom and strengthen the community. Volunteers bring invaluable experience, wisdom, and kindness, creating positive changes that resonates with children.

By joining Project Cornerstone, you become another caring adult in the lives of youth, fostering positive school environments and helping young people develop the skills and strengths to thrive.

Each month, trained volunteers engage students in the classroom by reading specially selected children’s books, and leading related activities and discussions. 

There will be six lessons spread out through the school year, each focused around a different topic. Each lesson will have a book selected, a prepared lesson plan to follow, and training video to watch at your convenience. Time in the classroom ranges from 30 minutes for kinders and 50 minutes for other grades. This includes reading, discussion, and activity. 

GOALS:

• SEL Skills: Focus on essential Social-Emotional Learning competencies such as self-management, self-awareness, responsible decision-marking, social awareness, and relationship skills.
• Bully Prevention and Intervention: Equip students with the skills to identify various forms of bullying (physical, verbal, relational and digital) and empower them to become UPstanders.
• Adult Support: Ensure every student has access to caring adults on campus, providing a reliable source of support for any problems they may encounter.
• Enhance School Climate: Foster a positive environment where every student feels valued and supported to achieve their full potential.
• Language: Promote a shared vocabulary around respect and behavior expectations among student, parents, caregivers, teachers and staff.

 Watch and learn more here!