Cole Stephen’s and Cooperating Teacher Mr Lee had their 8th grade experience the Gold Rush. Students traveled from Missouri westward through the Rocky and Sierra Nevada mountains to San Francisco California and panned for gold. This hands on experience had students utilizing shovels to dig in the dirt and collect their gold by reenacting the process that the 49er’s utilized to find and pan for gold in the West!

Drum-fit is an activity that promotes rhythm, movement and physical activity all wrapped in one.  Students follow along with different types of music, maintaining the beat with their "drums and sticks" and movement around their "drums."  In addition to the workout and fun, drum-fit is unique in that everyone can participate.....seated, standing, drum beat only or with movements.  Its supportive and inclusive of all students, no matter their current abilities.  By the looks of it, Mr. Denardo was having a bit of fun with his students during the demo!

Alyssa and David are both currently working with their cooperating teacher, John Silva, at Clifton's Public School 5.

The photos show Alyssa, David, and John during last month's Kids Heart Challenge, which they helped to coordinate. This challenge raised $13,733 donation from Clifton's Public School 5 to the American Heart Association.

Other photos, (3/20) at MetLife Stadium, feature Alyssa and David participating in an American Heart Association CPR training event alongside John Silva and Steven Viana, Supervisor of Physical Education for Clifton Public Schools (K–12).

Brianna selected an HBCU college, decorated the door with the university, two graduates of West Virginia State University and created a picture frame with their pictures alongside a short description of who they were and what made them stand out. Bri then cut out pictures of all her students in the class and put them in cap and gowns with the corresponding colors of the university with a sign above that said “Class of 2025.” 

Cole Stephens and his Cooperating Teacher, Mr. Darren Lee had bulletin boards created based upon the Underground Railroad Quilt codes.  According to legend, a safe house along the Underground Railroad was often indicated by a quilt hanging from a clothesline or windowsill. These quilts were embedded with a kind of code, so that by reading the shapes and motifs sewn into the design, an enslaved person on the run could know the area’s immediate dangers or even where to head next.

Morgan not only created an engaging and exciting lesson on the voting process, but created an election-like atmosphere for her second grade students.  They were even able to experience "the voting booth" and cast their vote for their candidate.  Inclusion of patriotic decorations enhanced the experience.

Talia created a lesson for her 2nd grade students all about Veteran's Day that included a special treat.  Talia was able to have her very own father, a veteran, join her as a guest visitor and have the students enjoy saluting and learning all about this American holiday that focuses on those who served our country.

Jamely got her her students excited for the scientific method using seasonal props; pumpkins! Students were engaged measuring pumpkins, and also categorized and classified them and also made a prediction of whether they would float or sink in water. They used post its and tally marks to post their predictions. "They actually float!"

Carly works after school and the evenings assisting the Toms River Intermediate East Band at their rehearsals.  Her Kean S.T.A.Y.S. project focuses on prepping students for events such as the Halloween and Veteran's Day Marching Band shows.  Students and colleagues love having Carly join them in the rehearsals and when she joins them on the big day!

Sara is teaching first grade students how to plant seeds and make predictions about what they will see in the near future. Her lesson had a balance of building writing skills and promoting critical thinking with journal entree writing about what they anticipate happening to the seeds.  The experiential component was having student make their own "mini lawns" with cups of soil, adding two types of seeds and discussing the importance of water and sunlight.

With guidance from Mrs. Nataly Mahoney (R), Britney (L) created a classroom board enhancing the 1st-grade experience. It features math frames for counting school days, voice levels to manage discussions, and a daily schedule for easy reference. The board also includes sections for the current season and weather, helping students connect real-world observations with their lessons. A calendar highlights important dates and events, fostering community engagement. This setup enriches learning across subjects and encourages active student participation.

Supervisors taking a minute for a quick picture after discussing some real world scenarios with their interns.