Independent Middle School Libraries
Helps to support the ongoing initiative in grades 7 & 8 to expand and create classroom libraries. This will help to inspire students to read more which will have an ancillary effect of increasing their writing, reading and speaking skills.
The Outdoor Classroom Project –
Students will have the opportunity to utilize the area to learn outside of the school environment. The existing courtyard is an enclosed area with a patio and natural sunlight. The addition of these convertible benches will allow for students to not only sit comfortably but be exposed to a new learning perspective. These changes will […]
Traveling History and Civics Program
Students will learn what is was like in America during the 1800's and 1900's. The Nat'l Constitution Center Staff of Philadelphia will travel to New Providence and conduct a workshop on using primary documents and artifacts to create history. Students will apply these leanings to a future project as part of a community service projects […]
The Focus Desk Project
Quite often students are in motion and need movement to increase focus. Traditional desks may make students feel boxed in, bringing out distracting behaviors. Focus desks provide students an opportunity to stand at their desk during instruction and work time.
Fidgets for Focus
Fidgets are self-regulating tools to help with focus, attention, calming, and active listening. Fidget tools provide students with small objects that can be squeezed, pulled or moved around as the child listens to the teacher.