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a Family’s Guide to
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fun activities
for kids!
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Tips for talking to kids about
Homelessness
As children grow, they naturally become more curiousabout how other people live. Since homelessness is a reality
in our community, children may start to notice it andask tough questions such as, “Mom, where does that man
sleep at night?”or “Dad, what does that woman’s sign say?”When addressing these issues with your children, rememberthat you don’t have to know all of the answers and the most
important thing is to remain empathetic.
Our House has a library of children’s books from theInstitute for Children and Poverty, and if you’d like to
check out some of these book to share with your children,please contact the Our House volunteer coordinator.
Help provide afternoon snack foods for Our Houseresidents. Ask an adult to help you in the kitchen tomake cookies, Rice Krispie treats, trail mix, or another treat for residents to eat. Try this fun recipe!
Pretzel Chocolate snacksIngredients:Bite sized waffled shaped pretzelsChocolate kissesM&Ms1. Line a baking tray with pretzels. Then place an unwrapped chocolate kiss on each pretzel. Preheatoven to 170 degrees.2. Bake for 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the baking trayand place an M&M into the center of each softenedchocolate kiss.3. Put the treats in the fridge to cool for ten minutes.
Activity!
Ask an adult to
help you make
this yummy
recipe!
Get your friends, classmates, congregation, or othercommunity group involved in collecting much neededitems for Our House. Here’s how:
1. Come up with a creative name for your drive2. Hang up signs and announce the event. Let people know when & where you will collect the items. Let someone at Our House know as well.3. Get boxes, bags, or any other supplies for the drive.4. Bring the items to Our House!5. Remember to thank everyone who helped you and donated.
Activity!
Draw you & your
friends collecting
items on the next
page. Be creative!
MYTH: Being homeless is a choice. Homeless people break laws,have mental illnesses, and substance abuse issues.
FACT: Being homeless is not a choice. Homeless people are tryingdesperately to find a way of being self-sufficient. They may face oneof the above problems just as people who are not homeless do
Go through your belongings
at home and donate any
gently used shoes, clothing,
or other items that residents
at Our House may need.
Activity!Match the objectsbelow by drawing
a line betweenthe ones that are
the same!
Growing a garden at home helps kids in somany ways. It’s not only a great source of
exercise and fresh food, but it also teaches usabout environmental responsibility. If you have
a garden at home, think about sharing theharvest with the residents at Our House. We
always appreciate fresh fruits and vegetables,and you won’t be letting your bounty go to waste!
MYTH: Providing services to homeless people is a hand out & doesnot solve the problem of homelessness.
FACT: Homeless people need a hand up, not a hand out. Providingservices such as workforce training, education, childcare, & youthprograms will help Arkansas find a way out of homelessness.
Activity!
Have fun
completing the
cross word
puzzle on the
next page!
Y H H P L N B V G T Y U I
J L E T T U C E D C E W Q
L J X S T J H N O G A W O
Y O H S W B E A N S C I N
M E X W G F R K U Y A D I
S T R A W B E R R Y R O O
V T E I J H G P W C R G N
I F X B N K O D W E O Y P
P R A D I S H S G H T E E
O E F W V B J S Z F U I P
N R T V H J O P D E A A P
A H J T O M A T O D E E E
Q J D V T C P R L B C A R
C O R N A L I M T S G D P
STRAWBERRYTOMATO
RADISHSQUASH
BEANSCARROT
CORNLETTUCE
ONIONPEPPER
What does your garden grow?
Ever wanted to host a talent show, fashion show,
movie night, or even a dog show? Why not host an
event to benefit ? With the help of your
friends and family, plan your event. Be sure to
advertise around your neighborhood, and then ask
people to donate funds in order to participate or
attend. If you have questions, feel free to ask. This
is a great chance to be a leader in your community.
MYTH: Homeless people are mostly older men.FACT: Homeless people can be men or women, young or old, familiesor individuals. Sometimes you may notice a homeless person who livesoutside, byt many times you may not know if someone is homeless. Children who are homeless may still go to school. Adults who are homeless may still have a job in the community.
Activity!
Have fun
coloring
the next page!
The next time you and your child are at the grocery
store picking out a new toothbrush, backpack, or
any other item, remember to buy two instead of one.
Then, give the spare item to a child who needs it at
Our House.Activity!
Find what isdifferent and whatis alike betweenthe objects below