By Joy Beatie
The first Saturday of each month, Home Depot takes the focus off of building homes and embraces the concept of building minds.
Each month, the home improvement store offers a FREE educational, hands-on workshop to children ages 5 to 12-years-old. However, the projects are simple enough for children younger than 5-years-old as long as a parent is there to supervise.
Last month, Home Depot associate, Ms. Karen, saw over 100 children benefit from the Pencil Box workshop just in time for the Back to School season.
According to Ms. Karen, for each workshop a child completes, they receive a badge to pin to their complementary apron received on their first visit.
Ms. Karen said the workshops are an opportunity to have fun and feel welcomed.
The next workshop will be held on Saturday, September 6th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children will follow the yellow brick road and learn how to build a Wizard of Oz birdhouse.
Walk-ins are welcome but make sure to register at www.homedepot.com to ensure your spot. If you are unable to make the workshop at the first of the month, Home Depot offers a follow-up session for walk-ins on the third Saturday of the month.
BeaCea Mamas 