Project Description Massachusetts legislators recently passed a new law that requires school districts to provide means to screen students for a potential language based learning disability, such as dyslexia. The […]
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Wampanoag and Pilgrim Life
Project Description Third graders will participate in a comprehensive and engaging social studies exploration of Native American and Pilgrim ways of life in the 1620s. Students will individually research a […]
Read moreThe Bike Bunch
Project Description The Bike Bunch project is about teaching at-risk students a useful new skill, helping them gain confidence through succeeding in both physical and mental challenges and getting them […]
Read moreDiverse Novels for Advanced Course
Project Description Starting this year, our school has implemented a new year-long course titled Advanced Literacy to serve those students who have been identified as being exceptionally skilled in reading […]
Read moreInter-generational Model United Nations
Project Description The overall objective of this program is to create a community in the towns of Dennis and Yarmouth that is age friendly, locally active and globally aware. The […]
Read moreBring the World to International Night
Project Description Wareham Public School’s International Night has been a hugely popular community event since 2003. We usually have 300-500 community members in attendance including students and their families. Volunteers […]
Read moreInclusion Connection
Project Description These recordable buttons allow me to pre-program words, phrases and sentences. Non-verbal students can participate in a variety of activities throughout the school day- from social greetings and […]
Read moreCelebrating our Culture & Heritage!
Project Description A brand new teacher committee was created this year at the Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School (CCLCS), called the “Heritage & Culture Committee”. The committee was created out […]
Read moreLord of the Flies Unit/ Mock Trial
Project Description In 1995 the Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School was founded, and one of the early traditions was reading the book The Lord of the Flies in 8th grade. […]
Read moreSocial Emotional Learning Through Community Service
Project Description As a classroom teacher I find that a large part of my teaching of all subjects is infused with social emotional learning. Students are expected to work with […]
Read moreA Piece of Peace Parade #3: LIVE WELLfleet
Project Description The theme of this year’s parade is LIVE WELLfleet. The project entails a variety of projects throughout the school year culminating with a rally and parade to which […]
Read moreDiversity and the American Dream
Project Description We propose purchasing 2 class sets each (50 books each) of Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson and The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas for 10th grade English […]
Read moreProject Learning to Read in Spanish
Project Description I am an enthusiastic student of language acquisition. We know that today’s young learners acquire language more effectively when they are able to USE the language in context. […]
Read moreGIVE IT OWL YOU GOT, BCIS!!!
Project Description This year, we have transitioned from a Horace Mann Charter School to an Innovation School and our new mascot is the owl. The culminating project will be a […]
Read moreProtect and Serve Mural
Project Description Creating a mural near the lobby at MES. The mural will pay tribute to the people who protect and serve our community (police, police dogs, fire, public servants, […]
Read moreCoping Skills in the Classroom
Project Description Coping Skills in the Classroom will include Break Boxes or Coping Corners present in each classroom at Minot Forest Elementary School. As the School Social Worker, I will […]
Read moreGrowth Mindset Social Emotional Classroom Library
Project Description I would like to create a Growth Mindset Read Aloud & Audio Library in my fifth grade classroom this year. Our fifth grade thoughtful thinkers will be able […]
Read moreAll Cape Cod Special Olympics Game Day at Monomoy Regional High School
Project Description Over 600 athletes and partners representing schools from all across Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket will be in attendance. Each student will participate in a variety of […]
Read moreSocial Emotional Health Library
Project Description I would like to create a classroom library of social and emotional health books for both teacher and students. I work with all students in grades 5-8, specifically […]
Read morePollinators of Peace Garden
Project Description It is in the WES mission statement to help children create a “foundation for lifelong learning, responsible citizenship, and the realization of their potential”. Enrichment opportunities and community […]
Read moreEnd Childhood Hunger in our Town
Project Description Students in my global challenges class has defined childhood hunger as a growing problem in the world and in our town. We currently have a back pack program […]
Read moreSocial Emotional Learning in Literacy
Project Description “Social and Emotional learning (SEL) is the process by which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, […]
Read moreClean Up Closet
Project Description Goal: To improve student self-esteem and positive body confidence. Objectives: 1. Create a resource to provide personal hygiene products and emergency changes of clothing for students in need. […]
Read moreSewing For a Purpose
Project Description I would like to start Sewing for a Purpose so that students can learn how to use sewing machines, can feel a sense of accomplishment, and can feel […]
Read moreHabitat For Humanity Bookcase
Project Description I would like my fifth grade students to have the opportunity to build bookshelves with Habitat for Humanity for children who will be getting new homes in the […]
Read moreThe Art of Perspective Taking
Project Description It has become increasingly noted that my seven and eight year old’s have great difficulty understanding others feelings, ideas, facial expressions, and perspectives. I am finding children more […]
Read moreThe Yellow Dress Performance
Project Description The Yellow Dress is a dramatic one-woman play that deals with dating violence. Having seen this play in the past I can attest that it is very powerful […]
Read moreEmpty Bowls Full Hearts
Project Description Last year, Monomoy Middle School hosted an event titled “Empty Bowls, Full Hearts” to raise funds for the Monomoy Market, the school’s food pantry. Similar to “Soup Bowls […]
Read moreWampanoag Clay Pot Project
Project Description The MVPCS Clay Pot Project will start with an introduction to Wampanoag and Native American pottery techniques and traditions. Children will explore the difference between decorative and applied […]
Read morePBIS Decas
Project Description The goal of the PBIS Decas project is to implement Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) at Decas Elementary. The PBIS initiative creates a pro-social, proactive, positive learning […]
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