From perspective taking to learning in a group, students learn and develop best through play! Recess is an opportunity for our students to practice and generalize skills of communication, collaboration, and creativity in a genuine, yet unstructured setting. However, the playground is not always accessible or equitable for students as they may not be interested in activities such as football or soccer. I propose that we encourage opportunities for play and learning using the Everblocks from Stemfinity as a step towards building an outdoor makerspace!
AP Spanish Language & Culture Headsets
In AP Spanish Language and Culture, students are constantly listening to authentic sources to help with their listening comprehension. In addition, they have to be able to record themselves speaking in Spanish for other activities. An example is the informal speaking portion in which they have the schema of a conversation and then need to respond. They do not know exactly what the person will be saying but rather an idea so their responses are impromptu responses and they need to be recorded. These headsets will allow them to record themselves without all of the additional noise that is around them—including other students.
Secondary Schools Writing Association National Conference
Funding will support the travel and training of 6 SHS Writing Center consultants at the National Conference of the Secondary Schools Writing Centers Association. These students will then return to SHS to implement and share ideas, practices, tools, and activities with our full consultant staff and all of the students through the SHS Writing Center.
