Kindergartners at Shaw Avenue Elementary School in Mrs. Savella and Mrs. Hanif’s class are engaging in innovative learning centers, which are designed to nurture the Global Leaders of Tomorrow through hands-on educational experiences in math, English language arts, technology, and science.

Math Centers:
• Playing Cards Addition: Featured during the District Art Show & Math Games Night, students and their families will enjoy math games with playing cards. Each family receives a deck of cards and a game booklet to continue learning at home.
• Number Puzzles: Activities that reinforce counting, number recognition, and basic addition.

English Language Arts Centers:
• Phonics Center: Practicing letter sounds and digraphs on dry erase boards.
• Library Center: Enjoying books from the classroom library.
• Zingo!: Recognizing and reading high-frequency words through a collaborative game.
• High Frequency Words Activity: Completing a phonics cut-and-paste activity.

Technology Center:
• Developing keyboarding skills using the "Typing Club" app on iPads.

Science Observation Station:
• Observing ladybugs with magnifying glasses and recording findings in science journals as part of the science unit.

“These centers foster a love of learning and provide experiences across a variety of subjects,” Savella said. “These activities engage students and make learning both fun and meaningful.”

Date Added: 5/22/2024