Best Barns Supports Local Education with Handmade Haven Mini Donation

The Handmade Haven Mini shed, known for its quality craftsmanship and durability, has become a centerpiece of learning for students at Crawford Christian Academy. The donation came through the connection of Lawrence Zehr, owner of Best Barns, who is actively involved in community service through his church.

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"The STEM program at Crawford Christian Academy just started this year," explains Tanya Keyser, the program's leader. "I have a senior high group of students as well as 7-8 grade students. The STEM program is based off of hands-on learning. It gets students out of book learning and into learning concepts in the real world."

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The donated shed serves multiple purposes for the school. Not only does it provide students with practical construction experience, but it will also help fundraise for the school's Prayer Park project, a student-designed outdoor space for the community.

For Best Barns, the donation aligns perfectly with the company's values of quality, craftsmanship, and community support. The Handmade Haven Mini shed embodies these principles, featuring premium materials and design elements that make them ideal teaching tools.

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"The donation of the shed was part of our fundraising for the Prayer Park," Keyser notes. "It also helped students learn to work together as a group, follow instructions and construct a product."

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This hands-on approach to learning gives students practical skills they might not develop in traditional classroom settings. By working with the Best Barns kit, students gain experience in construction techniques, teamwork, and project management.

The shed donation reflects the deeply held community values that have guided Best Barns since its founding. Lawrence Zehr, the company's owner, has consistently emphasized the importance of giving back and supporting local education initiatives.

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"I learned about Best Barns through Mr. Zehr," says Keyser. "He is a huge support to our school and graciously wanted to help the STEM program."

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This community-focused approach permeates the company culture at Best Barns. From product design to customer service, the company prioritizes relationships and service—values that stem directly from Lawrence's personal commitment to community service.

The shed project is just one component of the comprehensive approach to STEM education at the Crawford Christian Academy.

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"The goals for my senior high STEM students were to expose them to construction through the shed, careers during our Career Fair, engineering with building and testing boats, technology with making a video about the Prayer Park concept, and project management with creating a design and researching cost for the Prayer Park," Keyser explains.

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This multifaceted approach gives students exposure to various aspects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in real-world applications.

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The collaboration between Best Barns and Crawford Christian Academy demonstrates the positive impact that businesses can have when they invest in local education.

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"Best Barns was extremely easy to work with during our project," Keyser shares. "Emails were addressed in a very timely manner and refunds of items were taken care of quickly."

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For students, the experience of building the Handmade Haven Mini shed provided practical skills and a tangible sense of accomplishment. For Best Barns, the donation reinforced the company's dedication to quality, community, and education.

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"Our school is very blessed to have a company like Best Barns to be involved in our new STEM program," concludes Keyser.

A Successful Partnership

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As Best Barns continues to grow as a leading provider of premium sheds and barn kits, its commitment to community involvement remains steadfast—a testament to the values that Lawrence Zehr has instilled throughout the organization.

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For more information about Best Barns products, including the Handmade Haven Mini shed, visit www.bestbarns.com.

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To learn more about Crawford Christian Academy and their STEM program, visit crawfordchristianacademy.org.