Schools

Little people. Big help.

Jarrett’s Joy Cart has a big presence in schools. From toy drives to penny wars to pie-in-the-teacher’s-face contests, every little bit from every student, teacher, parent and administrator is important.

The Joy Cart project, Jarrett’s story, and Marvin Bartlett’s biography, The Joy Cart: The Story of a Boy and His Toys, can be integrated easily into the curriculum on any level. Many school clubs and organizations have adopted the Joy Cart as a community service project.

Click here to download the information packet, “Jarrett’s Joy Cart in the Schools…Kids Helping Kids.”

Across the Commonwealth and beyond, students, teachers and administrators are doing what they can to help the Joy Cart. Check out this story from Christ the King School in Lexington, Kentucky:

For several years, teachers Nancy Trevino and Patty Schuette have been telling their students about Jarrett and his messages of reaching out to others and service above self. They have used Marvin Bartlett’s book, The Joy Cart, The Story of a Boy and His Toys, as the foundation for their character education, Kentucky non-fiction and local hero lessons. The teachers have led the students in a yearly rummage sale, with the proceeds being donated to Jarrett’s Joy Cart for toy purchases.

In addition, first grade teachers Alyssa Keller and Nicole Kelty have made a toy and Holiday Store gift drive an annual event to benefit the Joy Cart. These teachers and their families have even come to assist with the Holiday Store, seeing firsthand the fruits of their efforts.

Contact schools@thejoycart.com to see how your school can help.