This idea may seem trivial, but it became very special and even extraordinary when it mobilized a community and allowed children to learn mutual aid, ecology and to advance in their educational journey. “One day, we had an activity with the school. Garbage was collected in the yard and the children boarded 1000%. So I thought that I could offer them to learn more about recycling. So we started picking up old pencils of all kinds in the class, then throughout the school. We sorted them, counted them, then sent them to TerraCycle for those who no longer worked, ”explains Ms. Lachapelle.   Give back to the next   Children also learn through the project they have called Pencils that have stomach aches , shapes and colors. They also make sure that the still good pencils will be used by someone. Thus, not only the other groups in the school, but also members of the community get involved to collect and sort pencils.   Nearly 1,500 pencils that have been placed in the various boxes installed in the region are still good. They are redistributed in several places such as in residences for the elderly. "We thought of them during confinement so that they could write to their families," continues the teacher.   This movement has gained momentum and now almost everyone is thinking of putting their old pencils in the right place. Who knows, they may still be useful. Children will certainly need it for the start of the school year in September. High school youth as well as those enrolled in the adult program will also benefit. “I wanted to interest my students first, but now people from Laval, Montreal and even Saint-Michel-des-Saints are getting on board. "   The project continues No break for recycled pencils this summer. In fact, the drop-off points are still in place in the region and Ms. Lachapelle monitors the process. She will propose the idea of continuing the project to her new students in September. We bet that they will not be difficult to convince! To dispose of your pencils, several drop-off points are available and the list is published on the Facebook page. The pencils that hurt in the stomach .