Praying Hands: A PCA Preschool Tradition!
Over the years, our preschool students have made precious gifts for their parents and extended family members. Twenty-one years ago we began a special art project with our students that has become a PCA Preschool tradition. Preschool Director Sharon Basha has continued this great tradition that originated from Cindy Campbell (former Preschool Director) with the help of Amy Campbell and Tracy Ciali.
Each student receives assistance in creating a mold of his or her folded hands in prayer. Dental Alginate is used to make that mold. Then a form of plaster of paris is poured into each mold for 24 hours. Each set of hands goes through a process of cleaning, drying and painting before they are sent home. Each set of these sweet hands requires about 2 hours to complete! The staff and students work hard each year to make this a super special gift for the parents that they will cherish for a lifetime. It requires a lot of time and hard work after the normal school day, but it is well worth it when we see students present the praying hands to their parents. This is not only a keepsake of their child's tiny hands but a symbol of the successful completion of preschool. Our hope and desire is that it will be a continual reminder to pray for their child and others daily!