"In addition to recognizing the civil rights movement, K-12 teachers can use Black History Month to call attention to the achievements of Black Americans in other areas." Learn more here>> ow.ly/Hlab50HJqcb #BlackHistoryMonth edutopia Yale University Yale Child Study Center @marcbrackett

Second graders during their expert fair, where they’re celebrating their writing with their amazing artifacts. TCRWP Mary Goff Antonella DellaGala Kalli Sherwood #WeAreChappaqua #WOSchool

A huge thank you to our #WOschool 2nd grade team for including me and Ms. Crognale in their Nonfiction Expert Fair journey! The planning, creating, revising, and presenting were all beyond exciting and inspiring. 🎨📝#WeAreChappaqua Mary Goff Antonella DellaGala Kalli Sherwood

Second grade makers creating artifacts to support their Nonfiction book projects! #wearechappaqua

We created and shared timelines to learn about each other’s past. Students practiced active listening to be able to ask a question about the timeline being presented.

2nd grade Book Clubs engaged in deep conversation about their topics! Students using text evidence to support their thinking.

2nd graders enjoying a story walk on the Nature Trail on this glorious Earth 🌍 Day! #WeAreChappaqua

Carrot mummies?! This was amazing. The science of mummification through the dehydration & preservation of veggies. #STEMfest #WeAreChappaqua ⁦Josh Culwell-Block⁩ ⁦Justin Olive⁩ ⁦Christine Trodden Ackerman⁩ ⁦Chappaqua Central School District⁩ ⁦Chappaqua PTA STEM Committee⁩ ⁦ChappaquaPTA⁩

2nd grade scientists went on a Biodiversity scavenger hunt today on the playground. We were amazed at the variety of plants and animals we found! #WeAreChappaqua #woschool

An amazing morning for second graders learning about biodiversity and interdependence at Pinecliff Sanctuary! #WeAreChappaqua

Second grade scientists learned about biodiversity and interdependence this morning right in natures classroom! #WeAreChappaqua

A fun-filled week at #WO- field day, senior cap & gown parade, and butterfly release! 🦋 Kait Podlovits Antonella DellaGala Alissa Stoever James Skoog

As students head back to school, #SEL at home and in the classroom helps address some pandemic-related setbacks. In this CNN article, a parent recounts how social and emotional learning has impacted her son. Read more>> cnn.com/2022/07/23/hea… Yale Child Study Center @marcbrackett

"When we laugh together, we feel that critical sense of belonging that allows us to engage our prefrontal cortex. " -Roni Habib ☀️ In this blog post, learn about: ⭐️ Downregulation Strategies ⭐️ Emotional Resonance ⭐️ Creating a sense of belonging ➡️ bit.ly/3LaBY1u

2nd graders took a trip back in time today at the Horace Greeley House!

2nd graders went to Teatown Cliffdale Farms and learned about the biodiversity in 3 habitats- meadow, forest and lawn. Students collected examples from each habitat. #woschool