Students in the Super Senior program work on developing strong social skills to help promote meaningful relationships, increase independence, and improve long-term outcomes in adult life. The students must be able to communicate effectively, follow directions, work cooperatively with others, advocate for their needs, and demonstrate appropriate behavior in the … Super Seniors
Mrs. Serrano’s Super Seniors can be spotted throughout the building actively engaged in a variety of meaningful and purposeful jobs. The mission of the program is to assist students in developing functional, real-world skills that can be carried over into adult life, promoting greater independence and confidence. By participating in … Super Seniors
Room 215 went to a galaxy, far, far away! Actually, just a few miles away to Raritan Valley Community College to visit the planetarium. We were accompanied by Room 217, and decided to conclude the Science marking period about the Earth, Moon and the Sun, to a sensory-friendly field trip … Field Trip to the Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium
This week in room 212, our theme was all about snowmen! Our students participated in fun snowman-themed learning activities all week long. We read adventurous stories like Snowmen at Night, The Itsy-Bitsy Snowman, and If You’re a Snowman and You Know It, incorporating snowmen into all our daily learning activities. … Room 212
In Room 217, students took part in a friendship-focused activity centered on creating “friendship hearts” while practicing the power of kind words. This lesson was designed to strengthen social skills by helping students recognize how their words and actions affect others. As students decorated hearts and shared positive messages, they … Room 217
In Room 219, we discussed many emotions and how to self-regulate. As part of our lesson, we introduced a self-regulation tool: sensory bottles! Each student was able to express themselves by choosing different colored glitter and beads to include in their personalized bottle. Students also practiced their pincer grasp as they carefully selected … Room 219
Independent Living Spotlight: Building Skills Through Sunflower-Butter and Jelly Sandwich Making This week, students in Room 510 (Ms. Twilley’s class) visited the Independent Living Kitchen for a hands-on lesson centered on developing everyday life skills. Students practiced making sunflower-butter and jelly sandwiches, an activity that offers a simple but meaningful … Room 510
This marking period in social studies, the students in Room 220 are exploring the structure and roles of the United States government. To launch the unit, we connected the topic to a familiar event—the recent Midland student government elections. Each year on November 4th, Midland School holds its presidential election, … Room 220
Classes Jump Through November Adapted physical education classes are participating in a jump rope unit. First, classes learned a basic jump technique: Feet close together, knees slightly bent, keeping back straight; with both feet at the same time, lower self, push off the ground and land on both feet. Students … Adapted Physical Education
Room 222 is engaging in a multi-disciplinary lesson inspired by the upcoming holidays! Students are exploring the concept of color through a variety of learning activities tailored to their individual needs. For some students, the focus is on color identification. Bright, high-contrast visuals are used to help them receptively recognize … Room 222
