Picture third graders, designing a sustainability project integrating science, math, and social studies. They’re not just learning about ecosystems; they’re measuring soil composition, calculating plant spacing, and presenting to classmates. This is learning in action, where curiosity drives understanding.
In our dance studio, under the guidance of professional dancer, Ms. Mary Dow, students embark on a creative journey that goes far beyond memorizing steps. This year’s highlight, “You Are My Sunshine,” exemplifies our unique approach to movement education. Studies by the National Dance Education Organization have shown that dance education improves cognitive development, particularly in areas of spatial awareness and non-verbal reasoning – skills crucial for success in STEM fields.
This field trip was a wonderful example of utilizing the vast resources we have in our surrounding community to take learning beyond the classroom and extend our inquiry based curriculum to another level.
