Get Inspired Brown Books and Paintbrushes Day 34: It's Teachers Appreciation Week! Every day, teachers are working hard to help us learn new skills, discover our passions, and grow into the best versions of ourselves. Today, we're inviting your family to honor the teachers and educators in your lives. Check out this video about Brown Books and Paint Brushes , a Chicago based organization dedicated to empowering youth through arts, culture, and literacy education. A round of applause for our teachers! For Teachers Appreciation Week, we're celebrating all that educators do to help us grow. From learning about the life cycle of our environment, to our city's cultural history, teachers open our eyes to the world around us. Take some time to honor a teacher in your life today!

Let's Talk After watching the video, Brown Books and Paintbrushes, use the questions below to kick-start a great conversation with your family: What do you find interesting about the work of Brown Books and Paintbrushes? Why is it important to learn about your culture and heritage? Who in your life has helped you learn about your culture? How do your teachers use creativity to inspire you? Share a time when a teacher has made a difference in your life. Bonus! Toni Morrison is quoted as saying, "what can I do where I am?" Today, thank about how you can show appreciation for teachers from where you are. 

Do Something Become An Author A few months back, Honeycomb volunteers created board books for La Rabida Children's Hospital. Patients loved receiving our one-of-a-kind books. Making a picture book is a fun way to get creative! Share a story about how you spend your time at home, write about your favorite hobby, or pick a fun theme. To get started, grab art supplies and some paper or cardstock to illustrate your book. Decorate the cover and bind it with string or other objects around your house. Save your book for your family to enjoy or send your story to a friend or family member who is practicing their reading skills! Take a picture of your book and tag us at #honeycombathome or @honeycombproject

Get Cozy!

Doing good and looking great! Did you know that 27% of Honeycomb kids donate goods and 18% donate money to our partner organizations? When you buy a Honeycomb tee or donate, you ensure these young changemakers can make a meaningful impact in their communities. Shop now!

Community Connection Thank Your Teachers

It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Teachers dedicate their lives to educating us on new topics and helping us develop our passions. Take time today to thank your teachers. Get out your art supplies and writing utensils and get creative.  How have teachers impacted you? Let teachers know that you appreciate the work they do. Send a message to a teacher you currently have or a teacher you had in the past who has made an impact in your life. Share a personal story, a memory from your classroom, or a new passion you have that you learned about in class. You can draw a picture, write a letter, or send a video to your teacher thanking them for all they do. Email your thank you notes and pictures to a teacher in your life today! 

Chef Du Jour Honeycomb Leadership Corps members, Emma and Suzan Morrison sent in their favorite "Perfectly Chocolate" Chocolate Cake to satisfy your sweet tooth! Practice your baking skills and spend some quality family time in the kitchen with this sweet treat. The Morrison Family, Emma, Suzan, Kate, and Emmett, love to hike, travel, and play board games together. Emma and Suzan joined the 2020 HLC team to spend quality time together while helping the community and working towards a common goal. The family's first and favorite Honeycomb event was Make Meaningful Meals, cooking and sharing a meal with the residents at Breakthrough. 

Funders & Supporters

The Honeycomb Project engages, mobilizes and inspires kids and their families to build strong and vibrant communities for all Chicagoans. Since 2011, more than 25,000 volunteers have participated in Honeycomb programs benefitting 40+ local organizations.