Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Expanding Recess Wellness Through Yoga Elementary students face increasing academic, social, and emotional demands throughout the school day. This school-based yoga initiative will support student well-being and readiness to learn by providing structured opportunities for movement, mindfulness, and emotional regulation. Mrs. Kathy Long requested yoga mats for a voluntary recess yoga…
Book Vending Machine 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙖 𝘽𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙑𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙚? It’s exactly what it sounds like – a vending machine that dispenses books! Students can earn golden tokens as rewards for positive behavior, school achievements, or celebrations. Gold tokens are exchanged for books that students get to keep. What started out as a dream is now a…
Joy for All Companion Pets The Joy for All initiative brings animatronic pets into the classroom to support students in a variety of ways. They provide a calming environment, especially for students who would like to participate in therapy dog sessions but are unable to. They foster social interaction, improve student focus, and reduce anxiety. …