STEMming Up with Strawbees
Strawbees is used by the elementary school STEM teachers in both Computer Science and Engineering units. The kits are used to design structure and models, which teaches the students how to prototype engineering solutions.
Decodable Readers
Kindergarten students use decodable readers to practice learned phonics and spelling patterns. The decodable readers complement the current multi-sensory phonic program used in graders K-3, and help prepare kindergarteners for future grades.
Calm Down Corner
A calm down corner is a space in LLD classes where elementary school students can self regulate and learn how to independently calm their actions and mind. The calm corner will promote self regulation in a controlled environment in the classroom rather than missing instructional time by having to leave the classroom.
Vernier GoDirect Probe
The Vernier Go Direct Probes allow high school and middle school students to conduct experiments and collect data that integrate with their school iPads in real-time. The probes are inline with the NGSS/NJSLS-Science standards and will allow students to more effectively learn these science and engineering skills.
Financial Literacy Support
This grant further enriches the existing high school financial literacy program with supplemental materials from the Council of Economic Education. The resources complement the current curriculum and help reinforce key financial concepts such as budgeting, savings, investments, banking, credit management, and other essential financial skills.