ESCONDIDO — Escondido and San Pasqual High School students recently made more than 200 wooden toy cars for children at Lincoln and Farr Elementary Schools.
The heartwarming project, initiated by San Pasqual Woodshop Teacher Brandon Tarrac, began two years ago at Lincoln and expanded this year to Farr transitional kindergarten and kindergarten students as well.
EHS and SPHS students arrived at the elementary schools on Dec. 13 wearing Santa hats with their crafted toys to give to the younger students. They also brought along games to share and play with as well.
The playgrounds at both schools buzzed with excitement as children raced their new toy cars and played alongside their older peers.
“This is so much fun. I love when the kids come to share the toy cars,” said paraeducator Ivette Razo. “I even recognize a few of them from when they were little and attended school here. The students, some of whom may not have many gifts this year, are so grateful for their kindness.”
Tarrac reflected on the impact of the project, now in its third year.
“It’s amazing how such a simple toy can bring so much joy to so many,” he said. “I hope that one day, one of these children will join my class and continue this tradition of giving.”
According to the Escondido Union High School District, the annual project exemplifies the power of community and the spirit of giving, creating lasting memories for both the children receiving the gifts and the high school students who made them.
