Each kindergarten student was paired up with a “big” FP Grade 3 buddy. The Grade 3 students get to be the mentors and role models for the kindergartners and the kindergartners get a closer look at student life at Dalton. The third graders toured their buddies through their classrooms and invited their guests to engage in a variety of activities including: playing a getting-to-know you game called “Just Like Me”, listening to a story, or doing an art project.
This visit usually proves the beginning of lasting friendships. The buddy experiences continue throughout the year.