Norman Public Schools (NPS) partners with Grace Living Center to offer an innovative, unique Pre-K program that allows students to experience daily interactions with the center's residents, known as "Grandfriends." The facility features two newly constructed classrooms and a playground built specially for the program. The academic curriculum is consistent with all Pre-K programs across the district and additionally provides real-world lessons in empathy, social history, conversation skills, and more.

Grandfriends serve as reading buddies with students and engage in activities such as Music and Movement Class, sing-alongs, dramatic play, shared studies, and ice cream socials. Students are supervised at all times by a certified teacher or the Grace Living Center Program Liaison during daily interactions with residents. These interactions can enhance children's social and emotional development, as the program provides a unique atmosphere for learning, caring, and cooperation. Students who have participated in intergenerational programs are also prone to feel more comfortable around those with disabilities than their peers who lack similar experiences.

Grace Living Center is a proven leader in intergenerational programs