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Give ‘em a Boost The following are just a few of the books and wellness topics...students explored as part of the Explore
Literacy initiative during FY19:
The Give ‘em a Boost initiative is a personal enrichment and healthy living program that included topics in the
areas of self-esteem, bullying, nutrition, personal health, teamwork, and cooperation. Give ‘em a Boost also Someone Special Just Like You by Tricia Brown
incorporates research based Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK) Physical Education activities, Students learned the differences that seem to separate children with handicaps from others are not important.
which are both inclusive and fun in order to promote personal fitness. Through the use of read-alouds, hands- What is important is the common delight in life, a desire to love, learn and play, and to be accepted for
on activities, engaging food explorations, open-ended questions, student voice and choice, and cooperative themselves as other children are. Activities encouraged ways to establish social skills with all children.
group work, students are provided a well-rounded curriculum designed to provide a holistic approach to
student wellness. This initiative was made available to grades K-2 and grades 3-5 and was implemented one Whoever You Are by Mem Fox
hour per day, three days per week during afterschool program hours.
Students celebrated the world’s diverse cultures, both similarities and differences. Activities included the
message of respect and friendship and that no matter where we come from, all children from all over the
The following are just a few of the books and wellness topics students explored as part of the Give ‘em a Boost world are the same within their hearts; love and joy are the same everywhere.
initiative during FY19:
Kids in Sports by Kirsten Hall
Treat Me Right! Kids Talk About Respect by Nancy Loewen (Respect)
Students discovered some of the best athletes in the world achieved this distinction while they were children.
They learned about some very talented young people who have worked hard to be the best at what they do
¾ Students learned that respect means caring about others as well as yourself, following rules, and in the world of sports. Activities included teamwork exercises and celebrating accomplishments.
taking care of things like our schools and environment. Students created campaign posters to
teach others in their schools about the importance of respect.
Science Technology Engineering Art and Mathematics (STEAM)
Bully B.E.A.N.S by Julia Cook (Bullying)
The Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) initiative supports and enriches science
¾ Students explored the topic of bullying and learned several ways to take away a bully’s power and math benchmarks taught during the regular school day in grades K-5 while introducing students to the
including working together as a team, staying away from them, telling the bully to stop, and fields of technology, engineering and art. This hands-on curriculum provides learning opportunities through
asking for help. Students created super hero masks to remind them they are brave enough to do the use of manipulatives, educational games and hands-on experiments in a safe, structured environment.
the right thing when they encounter a bully. STEAM engages students through use of the inquiry-based 5E Learning Cycle, allowing them to engage,
explore, explain, elaborate and evaluate topics through both fiction and non-fiction read alouds, open-ended
Spaghetti in a Hotdog Bun by Maria Dismondy (Celebrating Differences) questions, student voice and choice and cooperative group work.

¾ Students discovered similarities and differences between their classmates, and discovered their STEAM is aligned to the District’s scope and sequence, Florida State Standards and the Next Generation Florida
differences are what makes them special! They also painted self-portraits to celebrate their Sunshine State Standards. It is available for grades K-2 and grades 3-5 and is implemented one hour per day,
uniqueness. three days per week during afterschool program hours.

The following are just a few of the books and wellness topics students explored as part of the STEAM initiative
Explore Literacy during FY19:

The Explore Literacy initiative enhances fluency and comprehension taught during the school day. It is based Wind Energy by David and Patricia Armentrout
on fiction and non-fiction read alouds and incorporates research based Reader’s Theater selections. Reader’s Students learned about the most prominent forms of alternative energy being used today and how it will
Theater supports fluency and comprehension, while also encouraging creativity and team building as students impact our future. Students were challenged to use critical thinking skills to analyze how they use energy and
read together in a fun-filled learning environment. To keep students engaged, Explore Literacy incorporates how their behavior can have a positive or negative impact on their environment.
interactive hands on activities, open ended questions, student voice and choice and cooperative group work.
This well-rounded curriculum promotes a lifelong love of reading. Human Body by Marc Gave
Students learned the human body is a fascinating machine. How does it grow and change? How does it
Explore Literacy is aligned to the Florida Standards. This initiative was made available to all elementary grades perform the many jobs that keep you alive? How can you keep your body in good working condition? Activities
and was implemented one hour a day, three days a week. encouraged students to explore the many important systems of the human body.

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