On June 27, 2024, Pearland volunteers conducted a bucket drumming lesson at GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land for teens with Down syndrome. The session began with a review of previous lessons, including producing different sounds by striking the bucket’s center, rim, and side. The participants then practiced varying tempos and counting beats. To add an element […]

On Tuesday, June 25th, AYLUS volunteers resumed their summer dance lessons at the community library.  The lesson started with one of the teachers leading a stretch while waiting for the rest of the students to show up. They then moved on to cleaning their previous dance SPOT, before moving on to a new song. This new dance, ABCD, […]

On Tuesday, June 18th, AYLUS volunteers started the first K-pop dance lessons this summer teaching kids from the range of 4-9 years old. Due to booking issues, the first class was held at Abigail, the lead instructor’s house. The volunteers taught the beginner class, starting with a simple stretch routine, and then continuing to learn the dance […]

On June 13th, 4 AYLUS members volunteered at a local summer camp to teach kids how to make rice balls. They began with a short tutorial showing them the steps and ingredients needed for a rice ball, and slowly the kids began to want to make their own. The 4 volunteers helped the kids that needed help […]

On Tuesday June 25th, three AYLUS volunteers- Yushan, Yurong, and Jordana taught the swimmers participating, Darren and Andy. At the beginning of the lesson they taught them how to breathe to the side while swimming freestyle. Later, they worked on underwaters and streamline. Afterwards, Yurong helped Andy work on his fly while Yushan and Jordana […]

On June 26, 2024, Pearland volunteers conducted a bucket drumming lesson at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston for adults with Down syndrome. After reviewing what had been learned in past sessions, they taught eight participants how to follow the rhythm of a popular song, fostering a sense of rhythm and teamwork. Following the bucket drumming session, the […]

On Thursday, June 20th, and Saturday, three competitive swimmers and volunteers from AYLUS Pearland – Yurong, Yushan, and Jordana taught swimming lessons to community kids. This is the 1st and 2nd lessons in a 9-week-long series. After the orientation and safty training conducted on 6/18, during the first class Yurong, Yushan, and Jordana helped Andy, […]

On June 26, 2024, Pearland volunteers assisted the LSA Special Needs Caring Center’s day hab program. Volunteers supported center instructors by teaching a natural science class, a Chinese language class, and a life skills class. Additionally, they led a music game class where participants moved to the rhythm of the music, helping them improve their […]

On June 22, 2024, Jordana helped Berry with his freestyle focusing more on his arms and his breathing. Yurong taught Andy how to float on his back and how he should move his arms. Yushan helped Darren focus more on his freestyle such as how he should breathe and not move his head when he […]

On June 25, 2024, Pearland volunteers assisted the LSA Special Needs Caring Center’s day hab program. In the morning, volunteers supported center instructors with computer and music classes, helping participants enhance their digital literacy and musical abilities. In the afternoon, the volunteers took the lead in a life skills class focused on recycling, teaching the […]

On the evening of June 20, 2024, AYLUS members Alexander Sun, William Sun, Derek Zhu, and Wyatt Yin orchestrated a community tennis clinic at Dawson High School for local children. The gathering aimed to introduce youngsters to the basics of tennis while nurturing a sense of communal responsibility. During the session, the kids received instruction […]

On June 22nd, five dedicated members of AYLUS Pearland continued their successful summer art lessons as they strived to nurture young artistic talent (ranging from ages 3-13) within the Pearland community. This class was dedicated to adding on to the kids artistic skills by creating art pieces with colors and textures. After the instructional lesson, […]

On June 15th, five dedicated members of AYLUS Pearland continued their successful summer art lessons as they strived to nurture young artistic talent (ranging from ages 3-13) within the Pearland community. This class was dedicated to practicing last week’s knowledge, sketching, and pencil values, as students applied these newly learned skills through a realistic dog […]

On June 22, 2024, volunteers led a bucket drumming session for school-aged kids at GiGi’s Playhouse in Sugarland. This was the first session for the group at this location. Participants were first taught how to follow instructions, practicing “freeze” and keeping drumsticks quiet. They then learned different sounds by hitting various parts of the drum: […]

On June 21, 2024, Pearland volunteers assisted in exercise, life skills, and Chinese classes at the LSA Special Needs Caring Center. In the afternoon, volunteers organized a crazy socks matching game to help train campers in essential life skills in a fun setting. At the end, each student took home a pair of crazy socks […]

In the afternoon of June 20, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers conducted a bucket drumming lesson at GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land for teens with Down syndrome. They taught six participants the basics of bucket drumming, including how to produce different sounds by striking various parts of the bucket. The session involved each participant taking turns following […]

On the afternoon of June 19, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers conducted a bucket drumming lesson at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston for adults with Down syndrome. They taught four participants the basics of bucket drumming, including the different sounds produced by striking various parts of the bucket. The session included rhythm exercises where participants took turns following […]

In the morning of June 19, 2024, Pearland volunteers organized the second mini-market for the LSA Special Needs Caring Center. This project aimed to help individuals with special needs practice their money management and life skills. Volunteers set up sale booths offering various items such as school supplies, toys, and snacks. Participants used earnings from […]

On June 18, 2024, Pearland volunteers continued their support for the Special Needs Caring Center’s (SNCC) Day Hab program. They began by assisting the center’s instructors with an arts and crafts lesson, engaging participants in creative activities to enhance their artistic skills and self-expression. After the arts and crafts session, the volunteers took the lead […]

The AYLUS swim lesson held on 6/8 consisted of two sections, one being the normal teaching section, and another being the end of class party. During the teaching portion, the kids finished and refined their swimming skills, culminating in a successful teaching experience. Near the end of the lesson, the kids participated in multiple races, […]

in the evening of June 15, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers supported the city’s Juneteenth Celebration at Independence Park by assisting at the Forever Parks Foundation booth. Volunteers provided face painting services and organized ring tossing games to attract and entertain guests. Many children stopped by the booth and enjoyed the creative face painting, making the […]

On June 15, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers conducted a bucket drumming lesson at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston for young kids with Down syndrome. They taught ten participants the basics of bucket drumming, including the different sounds produced by striking various parts of the bucket. The session involved taking turns following the rhythm of a popular song […]

On June 12, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers conducted a bucket drumming lesson at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston for adults with Down syndrome. They taught eight participants the basics of bucket drumming, including the different sounds produced by striking various parts of the bucket. The session involved taking turns following the rhythm of a popular song. Participants […]

On June 13, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers conducted a bucket drumming lesson at GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land for teens with Down syndrome. They taught six participants the basics of bucket drumming, including the different sounds produced by striking various parts of the bucket. The session involved following the beats and instructions. Participants were rewarded with […]

On June 14, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers supported the Light and Salt Association’s Special Needs Caring Center (SNCC) Day Hab program. The volunteers began by assisting with a physical exercise session and then took the lead in instructing the life skills and fine motor skills sessions. The lead instructor discussed trip preparation and shared her […]

On June 12, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers supported the Light and Salt Association’s Special Needs Caring Center (SNCC) Day Hab program. They assisted with life skills and fine motor skills classes. Volunteers (6 hours each): – Jordan Zheng – Derek Zhu – Brendon Jiang – Junxi Zhang Parent on duty (1 hour): Christy (Brendon J)

In the early morning of June 15, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers gathered at the Pearland Recreation Center to organize a fundraiser for the city’s second inclusive park. They set up a booth to sell plants, twist balloons, and offer face painting, along with stickers donated by a warehouse partner, to promote an upcoming birthday party […]

On June 8th, three dedicated members of AYLUS Pearland held a successful summer art lesson session as they strived to nurture young artistic talent (ranging from ages 3-13) within the Pearland community. The first class was dedicated to teaching the basics of sketching, which they taught through an interactive PowerPoint and worksheet activity; students then […]

On the evening of June 13, 2024, AYLUS members Derek Zhu, Alex Sun, William Sun, and Will Wang organized a community tennis training session at Dawson High School for local children. The event aimed to introduce the kids to the basics of tennis while fostering a spirit of community service. The young leaders sought to […]

In the evening of June 7，2024，AYLUS members Derek Zhu, Alex Sun, Will Wang, Christopher Nguyen, and Zide Liu hosted a community tennis training session at Dawson High School for local children.  The purpose of the event was to teach the children the basics of tennis while promoting community service. The young leaders aimed to instill […]

On June 11, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers supported the Light and Salt Association’s Special Needs Caring Center (SNCC) Day Hab program, SMILE. Volunteers assisted SNCC instructors in teaching life skills and then led sessions on music, including ukulele lessons and rhythm-based games such as lemonade and hot potatoes. This session marked another successful contribution in […]

The AYLUS Pearland Branch hosted the 13th monthly inclusive play event at Ed Thompson Inclusive Park on the afternoon of June 9, 2024. The event featured Jim’s Jungle Petting Zoo, face painting, bucket drumming, and various games. Over 150 children and parents attended and thoroughly enjoyed the activities. Volunteers (3 hours): Daniel Zhang, Suya Yang, […]

On June 7th, 2024, the  AYLUS Pearland volunteers  taught origami skills to special needs individuals which is a fantastic initiative that can have a profound positive impact. It not only helps in skill development but also provides emotional and social benefits. AYLUS leads instructed  the participants  how to fold and draw, which significantly improved their fine motor […]

On Friday, June 7th, 2024, a group of AYLUS volunteers and competitive swimmers – Edwin, Eddie, Ranbin and Andy – helped to teach and improve several children’s swimming techniques. This is the seventh lesson that is part of a 2 week long series. Eddie and Andy worked with Audrey on her freestyle kick, with her […]

In the Morning of June 2nd, AYLUS Pearland volunteers dedicated their time at a partner’s warehouse, actively contributing to the sorting and packing of donated items for the special needs program and AYLUS Pearland summer teaching program students . The partner, a steadfast supporter, has consistently donated high-quality goods to aid AYLUS Pearland’s activities. On […]

AYLUS Pearland volunteers initiated a new project at GiGi’s Playhouse for individuals with Down syndrome, introducing them to bucket drumming. On June 6th, 2024, the first day of the project, AYLUS volunteers arrived at GiGi’s Playhouse in Sugar Land. They taught seven teenagers the basics of bucket drumming, starting with different sounds produced by striking […]

Entering the fourth year of the youth-supported Adult Day Hab for special needs program, AYLUS Pearland volunteers organized an art lesson on June 5th, 2024, where participants learned to draw a Blue Jay using markers. For those unable to draw, coloring pages were provided. Additionally, they designed a session on Blue Jay-related skills, including symbolic […]

During the AYLUS swim lesson held on Wednesday, 6/5, 4 volunteers – Eddie, Edwin, Andy, and Ranbin, continued to help teach and further improve the techniques of the swimmers that participated. Ranbin and Eddie helped Audrey to practice her kicks, with Audrey being more confident and being able to kick further by the lesson’s conclusion. […]

The Pearland Branch organized its 4th Health Fair for the Ed White Elementary School community during the school’s family event on the afternoon of June 4th. The event featured partnerships with Hummingbird Community Outreach, Light and Salt Association (LSA), and Bellaire Pediatrics. LSA provided a range of free services, including Hepatitis C testing, FIT kit […]

Pearland volunteers arrived at Ed White Elementary School early in the morning to assist with the end-of-year field day. As a long-time partner of AYLUS Pearland, Ed White Elementary benefited from the dedication and support of our volunteers. They were assigned to various game stations, where they helped organize students, distribute supplies, and interact with […]