05/12/2026
On Tuesday, April 14, a group of 9 HDFS students from the service-learning course Parent and Family Dynamics hosted a farm-themed Family Night at Elkins Preschool for students and their families!
This marked the 6th annual Family Night led by students in this course, and it was a huge success. Under the guidance of instructor Donia Timby, students spent the semester planning every detail, from activities and materials to setup and cleanup.
Families enjoyed a variety of hands-on activities, including face painting, line dancing, a dirt sensory box, oobleck with farm animals, puppet making, trail mix snacks, tractor painting, and a fishing pond.
The night was filled with laughter, connection, and meaningful experiences for both families and our students.
One student, Jordan Smith, shared:
“Planning and being a part of this event was something so special. It was such a great learning experience to work hands-on with a local school to create a fun and welcoming environment for the families of Elkins Preschool. Our instructor, Donia Timby, did an outstanding job guiding us to make this night the best it could be. It was a huge hit, and so many families came out. This is an experience I won’t forget.”
We are so proud of these students and the impact they made in the community!
Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences School of Human Environmental Sciences, University of Arkansas
