Stepping Stones Enjoys February Enjoyable

February was a busy and celebratory month at Stepping Stones School!

Students kicked off the month with Super Bowl–themed actions that mixed fine-motor abilities and imaginative play. Children pinched and picked up small soccer erasers and positioned them right into a cup designed like a soccer discipline, performed tabletop soccer by flicking paper triangle “footballs” by means of purpose posts, and coloured football-themed pages whereas stamping their predictions for the Super Bowl winner.

Valentine’s Day introduced alternatives for extra themed enjoyable. During sensory actions, college students stacked heart-shaped rings onto paper straws and constructed bridges utilizing cups and tongue depressors, fastidiously balancing coronary heart erasers throughout their creations. On Valentine’s Day, kids took turns studying their associates’ names and inserting valentines into the proper packing containers. The celebration continued with a festive lunch that includes heart-shaped waffles with maple syrup, strawberries on the facet, and sugar cookies topped with pink icing.

One of the month’s greatest highlights was the one centesimal Day of School celebration. Students counted by tens to achieve 100 and added the ultimate sticker to the 100-day chart earlier than counting down once more for a shock seaside ball drop. Students rotated by means of themed exercise stations, creating the quantity 100 with particular erasers, constructing palm timber with craft supplies, shark bowling, and exploring ocean-themed sensory play in a blow-up pool. The day ended with a beach-themed celebration, full with grass skirts, lei bracelets, Hawaiian music, fruit smoothies, and a calming viewing of Moana whereas lounging on inflatable pool tubes.

Later within the month, college students got here collectively for an Olympic-themed Team Time, cheering each other on as they accomplished obstacle-course challenges and earned gold medals for his or her efforts. February additionally included a Lunar New Year celebration, the place kids participated in Chinese New Year video games and loved a particular lunch that includes noodles, rice, and different conventional treats.

From seasonal celebrations to educational milestones, February mirrored Stepping Stones School’s dedication to creating participating, inclusive experiences that help studying, connection, and pleasure for each pupil.

The Arc of Essex County’s Stepping Stones School is a Department of Education accredited non-public faculty for college kids with disabilities. Located in Fairfield, NJ, the college is designed to satisfy the developmental and academic wants of kids with cognitive impairments similar to Down syndrome and different college students with comparable academic and developmental wants. For extra data, or to request a digital tour and help with an out-of-district placement, contact Robin Moses, Director of Early Childhood and Education at (862) 210-8781 or [email protected].