The Bookworm Vending Machine
The Bookworm Vending Machine (BVM) at Central School incentivized literacy by rewarding students with tokens for positive actions.
I See You and Me
Providing books and ancillary classroom materials presented students with additional resources selected to provide greater exposure to people of diverse backgrounds.
Kindle Reading Opportunities
The Ridgewood Avenue School library purchased ten Kindles for student use. Not all students can access online reading sources at home, and the Kindles will enable them to maximize opportunities to reinforce literacy skills.
UNICEF Kid Power
Linden Avenue second graders joined UNICEF Kid Power, wearing special bands to track their movements.
Technology in the Spanish Classroom
A Promethean board enabled all Ridgewood Avenue School students to benefit from short educational videos, songs, and interactive games for learning and reviewing concepts.
“We Need Diverse Books”: A Celebration of Our Differences
By incorporating diverse books into the Ridgewood Avenue School library, students gained exposure to a broader range of narratives, fostering empathy and breaking stereotypes.
Creation Station
Ridgewood Avenue teachers were granted a Makerspace to craft engaging classroom materials.
Many Cultures, One School
Linden Avenue School students took a cultural journey, learning about each other's family backgrounds through various educational activities.