To explore the life cycle of butterflies, students read the Hungry Caterpillar and maintained caterpillar habitats. After the caterpillars turned into butterflies, the students set them free. This special event took place across the street from the Saint Mary's building at the J.F.K. housing development. Elderly residents joined in the celebration and watched the butterflies fly into freedom. Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Sauer teach students a modified Core Knowledge Curriculum.
Students learn about the growth and development of plants.
They work with concrete materials to learn mathematics. Mrs. Walsh and Mrs. Sauer have modified the Everyday Math Program to fit the needs of the students. The class has built a special relationship with Bread and Circus which is located around the corner from the Saint Mary's building. Students have been learning about Massachusetts farming. As part of this unit, students visit the store on a regular basis to learn about agriculture and gain important life skills.