Last year, I wrote and received a grant to travel to each of the elementary schools and perform a one-hour Chemistry Magic Show for each of the district’s fourth-grade classes. This is a Franklin Institute-style show designed to generate excitement and curiosity for science among elementary students. Among the demonstrations were those including liquid nitrogen, dry ice, and a Van de Graff Generator, all provided through the grant I received from PV Foundation. THANK YOU!!!

The show was a great success last year, and I have already been contacted by and scheduled dates to return this year to three of the four elementary schools!

Mary Cutillo, Chemistry Teacher, Perkiomen Valley High School

“I really like it because it calms me down and makes me happy.”

ES

“There are lots of things to do.  It’s the GOAT!”

SM

“It’s awesome because I like how it feels and it makes me feel good!”

AL

Juses the sensory wall on the first floor. Every time he has a break, we go on a walk and stop by the wall. JO really enjoys having the privilege to have this sensory wall. He likes it so much that I can barely get him back to class!”

Mrs. Pargova

I love using the wall for a sensory break!

AP

“I like playing with it because it has so many different things!”

T.S.

Super cool- the students just can’t get enough of it!”

Mrs. Cairns, Skippack 5th grade teacher

I love that it included the pieces for the activity (hexagonal thinking), so I can easily try it out in my classroom. I also loved that I could look through the information when I had the time. The treats were a lovely and kind bonus.

It was convenient, applicable to my classroom, and motivating because of the food! Love it.