Classroom Puzzle Center While we see the effects of screen time on students, it is increasingly common to start looking for tactile learning opportunities that don’t need a device and can be completed cooperatively. Schwenksville first-grade teacher Melody Fennell is looking to build various student skills through hands-on learning in solving puzzles. These puzzles will…
Classroom Plants & Wellness Picture this: every time you walk into a classroom, you’re greeted by a vibrant, living reminder of growth, care, and fresh air. That’s the vision behind Mrs. Patti Colucci and Mrs. Kathy Long’s new project — bringing a plant into every learning and working space across at Schwenksville Elementary! Why plants?…
Sensory Bins Sensory learning opportunities are valuable throughout the educational experience, but perhaps even more so at the kindergarten level. This is a critical point in development, as tactile opportunities help students develop sensory and fine motor skills and incorporate those skills into other learning environments. Through sensory bins, kindergarten students at Schwenksville Elementary can…
ChompSaw As changes are coming to how science is taught throughout Pennsylvania with the integration of new learning standards, hands-on opportunities will be at the forefront of instructional strategies. Planning, building, creating, and collaborating through hands-on opportunities will be key to the learning process. One common way to get students building is the utilization of…