Our Orange Room friends learned about Maya Angelou who is known for writing poems and stories about strength, bravery, and believing in yourself. Her words continue to encourage people around the world to rise above difficulties and stand tall in who they are.
After reading a story about her and discussing what it means to be brave, our students expressed their own bravery through creative art — each child creating something that made them feel strong and confident.
During large group, which is a movement time, the class brought bravery to life by chanting and acting out empowering words together:
Teacher: I am brave!
Children: I am brave!
Teacher: I can stand tall!
Children: I can stand tall!
Teacher: I am strong!
Children: I am strong!
Teacher: I can take a deep breath!
Children: I can take a deep breath!
Teacher: I can stretch up high!
Children: I can stretch up high!
Through literacy, movement, and self-expression, our Orange Room students practiced confidence, resilience, and using their voices — just as Maya Angelou encouraged the world to do
Our Green Room scientists learned about George Washington Carver, a brilliant agricultural scientist, educator, and inventor. George Washington Carver was born into slavery and grew up to become a scientist who helped farmers care for their soil and grow healthier crops. He taught that plants like peanuts and sweet potatoes could restore nutrients to the soil, helping farms thrive year after year. His work changed agriculture in the United States and showed how science can serve communities.
Our students read two books about his life before stepping into the role of scientists themselves! They decorated their very own lab coats, explored soil and seeds, and used magnifying glasses to examine the tiny details in the dirt. As a class, they planted sunflower seeds and have been carefully nurturing them each day.
The excitement in the room as they watch for signs of growth is contagious — and we can only imagine their joy when that first sunflower pushes through the soil.
Through hands-on exploration, literacy, and observation, our Green Room friends are learning about patience, responsibility, and how caring for something small can lead to something beautiful!
Our Purple Room friends learned about Garrett Morgan, an inventor whose ideas helped make our roads safer. Garrett Morgan created an improved traffic signal in the early 1900s that added a third signal to help control the flow of cars. His invention helped prevent accidents and made intersections safer — a system that continues to guide drivers safely every single day.
After reading a book about his life, our students created their very own stoplights using construction paper, glue, and markers. We talked about what each color means:
🔴 Red – Stop
🟡 Yellow – Slow down / Be careful
🟢 Green – Go
We discussed how these colors carry important meaning for drivers and how inventions like Garrett Morgan’s continue to improve safety year after year.
Through literacy, art, and real-world connections, our Purple Room students explored innovation, problem-solving, and how one idea can make a lasting difference in the world
Our Yellow Room friends learned about Aretha Franklin, the legendary “Queen of Soul.”
Aretha Franklin was an extraordinary singer whose powerful voice helped shape American music. She was known for songs about respect, strength, love, and standing up for yourself. Her music became part of the Civil Rights Movement and inspired people all over the world.
Our students listened to her music and talked about how it made them feel — happy, excited, calm, or energized. We discussed how music can express feelings in ways that words sometimes cannot. A melody, a rhythm, or a powerful voice can bring people together, help us understand one another, and make us feel connected.
After listening, each child decorated their very own music note as a reminder that music is a universal language that connects us all. Through this lesson, our Yellow Room students explored emotion, creativity, and the beautiful power of music to unite hearts across generations
Our Orange Room friends learned about Patricia Bath, a doctor and inventor who helped people see better. Dr. Patricia Bath was the first Black woman to receive a medical patent and created a special laser tool that helped restore sight for many patients.
We began the lesson by looking at a picture of Dr. Bath and talking about how our eyes help us see. Each child explored their own reflection using a mirror before creating a special “My Eyes Help Me See” collage.
Students used magazine clippings, googly eyes, markers, crayons, and glue to design their artwork — choosing materials independently and expressing their creativity. As they worked, we talked about what eyes do and how Dr. Bath helped people who were having trouble seeing.
At the end of our lesson, students shared their collages with the group, practicing language skills, confidence, and connection. Through art, conversation, and discovery, our Orange Room learners explored science, self-awareness, and the power of helping others
Our Green Room friends learned about Rosa Parks, a brave woman who believed that everyone should be treated fairly. We talked about how one day, she made a courageous choice to advocate to keep her seat on a bus in Alabama that had no more seats. This choice helped people think differently about fairness and equal treatment.
To bring this lesson to life, the children helped craft and paint a large bus for dramatic play — even decorating the steering wheel! After building our bus, students arranged chairs and took turns “riding.”When the bus became full, we paused and asked: “Oh no — someone doesn’t have a seat. What can we do to make it fair?”
The children offered thoughtful solutions, practicing problem-solving and inclusion in real time. Using emotion cards, we discussed: How might someone feel if they don’t have a seat OR How might they feel when someone helps them?
Each child shared one way they can help others feel included, reminding us that fairness begins with small, everyday choices. Through hands-on play, conversation, and reflection, our Green Room students practiced empathy, fairness, and standing up for others — just like Rosa Parks
Our Gray Room friends learned about Barack Obama, the first Black President of the United States. We talked about how the President has an important job — leading our country, helping make laws, solving problems, working with other leaders, keeping people safe, and making big decisions that affect millions of people. We also learned that the President lives and works in the White House.
The children saw photos of the White House and built their own using popsicle sticks and cardboard. Along the way, they explored shapes (rectangle and triangle), counted their materials, and used descriptive words like big, tall, and wide. They were fascinated at the thought of one person living in a house that big but we reminded them of all the different kinds of people that live and work there. We ended with a conversation about diversity — how everyone in our country is different, and those differences make us special just like our classroom and school. Our students added multicultural stickers around their White Houses to represent the many people who make up our nation.
This was a fun lesson that combined exploration of Leadership, math, social studies, and kindness.
Our Pink Room friends learned about Louis Armstrong, a legendary musician known for his powerful voice and incredible trumpet playing. We talked about how he used music to express feelings and bring joy to people all over the world.
The children listened to a Louis Armstrong song while painting using different colors as the music played, the children expressed their emotions through art by identifying an emotion with a color of their choosing. When the song ended, each student shared how the music made them feel, and we recorded their responses — helping them connect music, emotion, and self-expression.
Through this experience, our students learned that music is more than sound — it is a way to communicate feelings, tell stories, and connect with others. What a beautiful way to celebrate creativity and culture in the Pink Room
Our Blue Room friends learned about Jackie Robinson, a brave athlete who made history by becoming the first Black player in Major League Baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Through a thoughtful puppet show, the children learned that Jackie Robinson was not always treated kindly because of the color of his skin — but he showed strength, courage, and perseverance. In the story, one puppet represented a child who wouldn’t play with Jackie, while another puppet portrayed Mr. Branch Rickey, who invited Jackie to play on his team. Jackie said yes — and history was made.
After the show, students explored real baseball equipment and decorated their own letter “B” to represent the “B” on Jackie Robinson’s hat for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
This lesson helped our students learn about fairness, inclusion, and standing up for what is right, while celebrating a leader who helped change the world of sports — and history
Our Red Room friends learned about Mae Jemison, the first Black woman to travel to space. We talked about astronauts, space exploration, and how curiosity and learning can take you anywhere — even outer space!
After our discussion, the students designed and created their very own rocket ships using recycled paper towel tubes and art materials. Through this hands-on activity, they planned their ideas, explored different materials, and problem-solved as they built.
Once their rockets were complete, the children shared stories about where their rockets were going and what they would do in space. We even counted down together — 5…4…3…2…1… BLAST OFF! 🚀✨
Learning about inspiring leaders like Mae Jemison helps our students see that dreams are big, learning is powerful, and explorers come from all backgrounds
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