Hancock County ESC

🌍✨ Last week was a whirlwind of eco-friendly excitement as our students geared up for their family Earth Day picnic! 🎉 From a field trip to Litter Landing to crafting vibrant posters, they've been on a mission to make a difference. And boy, did they deliver! 🙌 From refreshing limeade to mouthwatering veggie pizza, cupcakes, and fruit kabobs, they pulled out all the stops to treat their families to a sustainable feast. 🍃🍕🧁 What a day to remember! 😊 #EarthDayCelebration #EcoWarriors #FamilyPicnicFun

🇺🇸 Ms. Baer's class is diving into the fascinating world of the Revolutionary War in Social Studies! 📚 They've been captivated by the animated series, Liberty's Kids, as they explore this pivotal period in history. 🎥 Today, they brought history to life by crafting their very own Patriot soldier! 🎨 It's amazing to see their enthusiasm for learning and creativity shine through. 🌟 #RevolutionaryWar #LibertysKids #HandsOnLearning 🗽

🎵 Yesterday Mrs. VanDenEynde’s class also bid farewell to Miss Lorna from Heartstrings Melodies for the school year. 🎶 Together, they moved the parachute to the rhythm of the music and enjoyed a fun round of music bingo! 🎉 🎈Thank you, Miss Lorna, for sharing your talent and bringing so much joy to our classroom! 🎼 #MusicTherapy #HeartstringsMelodies #MemorableMoments 🌟

We had the cutest surprise in our Riverdale units today! One of the aides brought in some adorable baby chicks! 🐥 Talk about brightening up our day! #CutenessOverload

🎶🎉 Today was a bittersweet day as Mrs. Tyson's class had their final visit with Heartstrings Melody for this school year.🎻🎵 They ended the session on a high note by playing music bingo! 🎶🎉 It's been an incredible year filled with laughter, learning, and of course, lots of music. 🎼 Thank you, Heartstrings Melody, for the wonderful memories and melodies! 🌟 #MusicEducation

🌼🎨 Miss Digby's class had a blast continuing our Little Spot curriculum with a special session led by Miss Tiffany from FRC! We got creative and painted beautiful flowers using Q-tips, symbolizing our "Little Spots of Love" blooming and growing. What a colorful and heartwarming experience! 🌸💖 #LittleSpotofLove #CreativeLearning #GrowingTogether

🎈Yesterday in Ms. Sheridan's class, we delved into the fascinating world of friction and forces! We got hands-on with balloons and carpet to explore static electricity. Who knew learning about physics could be so electrifying? ⚡️ #ScienceFun #FrictionLesson #StaticElectricity

🦕🌋 Welcome to Dino Land at VanBuren Preschool! 🌟🦖 Our classroom has transformed into a prehistoric paradise, complete with towering volcanoes, exciting dig sites, and thrilling dinosaur print searches! 🌋🔍 From T-Rexes to Triceratops, their fascination with these ancient creatures sparked a journey of discovery that we just had to explore further! 🦕💫 #DinoLandAdventures #PreschoolPaleontologists #ExploringDinosaurs 🦴🌋

🦕🔍 Last week, Mrs. Bonner's class embarked on an exciting journey into the world of fossils! 🌎💡 From uncovering ancient treasures to becoming mini Paleontologists, our students dove headfirst into the wonders of the past. 💫💼 They explored how fossils are formed and the incredible work of those who search for them. 🕵️‍♂️🔍 It was an immersive learning experience, and our young explorers were completely captivated every step of the way! 🌟 #FossilAdventures #HandsOnLearning #PaleontologyExploration 🦴🔍

🌞🌕Mrs. Kahle's class has been absolutely buzzing with excitement this week as they've been diving deep into the world of solar eclipses! 🌑 To wrap up the week, the students put their culinary skills to the test and created a delicious solar eclipse snack: a cookie moon 🌕 and a peanut butter sun! 🌞 Here's to a day filled with wonder and learning as we celebrate the magic of the solar eclipse together! 🌟 #SolarEclipse #LearningIsFun #MrsKahlesClass 📚

🌸✨Miss Digby’s class has started the "A Little Spot of Feelings" curriculum. They had an amazing time in Miss Tiffany's session from Family Resource Center last week, exploring "A Little Calm Spot" with their calming jars. This week, they dove into another adventure with "A Little Spot of Boredom" by painting beautiful flower suncatchers! 🌻🎨 It's been such a joy to witness our students learn how to beat the boredom spot while having fun and getting creative. We can't wait to see what spot they'll be working on next week! Stay tuned for more updates on their journey. 🌈 #SpotOfFeelings #CreativeLearning #MissDigby’sClass

👮‍♂️🚔 Exciting day at Blanchard Valley Middle School! Officer White paid a special visit to our classroom this Friday. The kids were thrilled to learn about his duties and even got a chance to explore his vehicle. 🚓🔦 Thank you, Officer White, for an engaging and informative session! #CommunityEngagement #Education #SafetyFirst

🎨🐰 Friday was a blast as Awakening Minds Art visited Mrs. Tyson & Mrs. VanDenEynde's class for a painting session! The classroom was buzzing with creativity as the kids crafted adorable Easter bunnies. 🐇🖌️ #ArtEducation #EasterFun #CreativityInClassrooms

Travelin’ Tom’s coffee truck was out at Riverdale again today! ☕ Mrs. Tyson’s incredible class has been hard at work learning about hygiene and safety measures, and they're now ready to lend a hand on the truck! 🚚 It’s amazing to see our community coming together to support each other. 👋 #TravelinToms #CoffeeLovers ☕🌟

This week was truly magical as we had the pleasure of hosting Kevin Spencer from Hocus Focus™ at Findlay alongside some of our incredible ESC units! 🎩✨ Hocus Focus™ isn't just your average program – it's a creative instructional approach designed to support students with varying educational challenges and abilities. From autism to cognitive delays, emotional disturbances to learning disabilities, Hocus Focus™ is all about empowering every learner. 💪 During Kevin's visit, we witnessed the power of motivation, positive self-expression, and skill reinforcement firsthand. These activities aren't just engaging; they're transformational, laying the groundwork for student success. 🚀 A huge thank you to Kevin Spencer for sharing his expertise and passion with us. Together, we're creating brighter futures for every student, one magical moment at a time. ✨ #HocusFocus #StudentSuccess #EmpoweringEducation 📚 📸To see more picture of all of the fun from this week, here is a link to a photo album! https://photos.app.goo.gl/ddC1witJA4d2zGEv6

📚 Exciting News from Mrs. Shelton’s and Miss Altman’s Class! 📚 We're thrilled to announce that our Bigs and Littles have been paired up for some incredible reading adventures! 🌟 Together, we're not only building our reading skills but also forming new connections and friendships along the way. 🤝 Let the reading adventures begin! 📖 #ReadingPartners #BuildingSkills #NewConnections

📣 Today was an exciting day for our students at Blanchard Valley Middle School! They embarked on a culinary adventure to Brinkmans to gather ingredients for their Cooking Class. From scouring the aisles to checking off items on their lists, they honed their grocery shopping skills. Plus, they got hands-on experience using a debit card! 🛒🍳 #CookingClass #RealWorldSkills #BVMSJourney

Yesterday, Miss Digby’s class of wonderful students had a blast creating Calm Down Jars with the amazing Miss Tiffany from the Family Resource Center! 💫 It was such a fun and relaxing activity, and the kids absolutely loved it. Huge thanks to Miss Tiffany for her guidance and creativity! 😊 #CalmDownJars #FamilyResourceCenter #Mindfulness #CreativeLearning 🎨🌈

🏆🎉 Exciting news from Mrs. Tyson's class! 🎉🏆 Today, our students wrapped up their job skills training at Kan Du by crafting their very own trophies! 🙌 What an incredible accomplishment! 🌟 We're so proud of their hard work and dedication. Here's to celebrating their achievements and looking forward to all the amazing things they'll continue to accomplish! #JobSkills #KanDu #ProudTeachers #MakingMemories

🌟📚✨ Exciting Day at Blanchard Valley's Middle School Classroom! 🌈🍀 Our classroom turned into a golden opportunity for learning today! 🌟 In Math class, students sorted Lucky Charms to gather data and create awesome graphs. 📊 Plus, we embarked on a thrilling scavenger hunt to uncover hidden treasures! 🗺️🔍 But the fun didn't stop there - we let our creativity bloom with beautiful clovers and flowers painted with Awakening Minds. 🎨💐 Feeling lucky to be part of such a vibrant and engaging learning environment! #GoldenLearning #MathMagic #CreativeExplorations 🍀📚