Hancock County ESC

Today, Mr. Todd visited Mrs. Tyson’s class to talk with our students about the Bill of Rights for People with Developmental Disabilities. Mr. Todd works for Wyandot County and has completed a four-week program throughout this school year to help share this important information. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn from him and to better understand the rights and dignity of all individuals!

Mrs. Perkins’ class has been growing grass seeds to learn all about what plants need to survive — and they started way back on April 17th! But these aren’t just any grass plants… take a look at the cups! Each one has a special surprise — a picture of their smiling faces! Our little gardeners are growing more than just grass; they’re growing big smiles too! #GrowingSmiles #PlantingFun #LittleGardeners

Mrs. Perkins’ class had a sweet time today working on color sorting and OT skills! With Fruit Loops and pipe cleaners in hand, our little learners were busy threading, pinching, and matching colors — all while sneaking in a little fun (and maybe a few extra Fruit Loops)! Learning has never looked so colorful! #LearningThroughPlay #FineMotorFun #ColorfulClassroom

A few of our classrooms at Riverdale got to enjoy a fun end-of-year APE celebration by going bowling with Ms. Smiley at Southgate Bowling Lanes in Bluffton! It was the perfect way to wrap up the school year with some strikes, smiles, and great memories! #APEfun #EndOfYearCelebration

Ms. Baer’s class has been diving into the world of force and motion in science class! Using a hands-on force and motion kit, students explored important concepts like push, pull, speed, friction, gravity, and direction through fun and interactive experiments. It was a fantastic way to see science in action—and they had a great time learning and discovering together! #ForceAndMotion #HandsOnLearning

What an amazing day at Ten Pin Lanes! 🎳 Yesterday, Mrs. Kahle class celebrated their annual APE bowling trip, and the students had a fantastic time knocking down pins! With several strikes and spares, it was a great way to showcase all the skills they've learned in APE. 🌟

Happy Easter from all of us at the Hancock County ESC! Mrs. Shelton’s classroom got into the holiday spirit this week by making Easter bunny hats, doing Easter bunny yoga, and going on an Easter egg hunt! It was a fun-filled day of movement, creativity, and celebration. #HappyEaster #BunnyFun

Some of our Cory-Rawson kiddos took part in Community Day by adding their creative touch to a special school landmark—the rock by the road! They had a great time painting and showing their Hornet pride in a fun, hands-on way. #CoryRawsonPride #CRCommunityDay #StudentInvolvement

Mrs. Tyson’s class had a blast yesterday following a recipe to make Peeps cars with their clinical practice teacher, Ms. Reinhart! What a fun (and tasty) way to practice listening, sequencing, and teamwork. #LearningIsSweet #PeepCars

Another one of our Riverdale classrooms got into the Easter spirit today by decorating and coloring eggs! The students had a great time getting creative with their designs and adding a little extra color to the day. #EasterActivities #CreativeKids

A couple of our Riverdale classrooms had a sweet time today frosting Easter cookies! The students did a wonderful job decorating their festive treats. A big thank you to Valerie Bryant and Bryant’s Sweet Treats for providing the cookies and helping make this activity extra special. #EasterFun #SweetTreats

Mrs. Perkins’ class had a blast today creating colorful masterpieces with Awakening Minds Art! Students used bubble wrap to paint unique designs on umbrellas—combining creativity, texture, and a whole lot of fun! Such a fun way to brighten up a rainy day! #AwakeningMindsArt #CreativeKids #BubbleWrapArt #HandsOnLearning

This week in Mrs. VanDenEynde’s class, their Scholastic News was all about baby gators and reptiles—so Miss Dawnyel brought in a special guest to make the learning come to life! Her pet bearded dragon came to visit, and the students were so excited to meet it. Some brave kiddos even held it and fed it a worm! What a fun (and scaly) way to connect our reading to the real world! #ClassroomFun #HandsOnLearning #BeardedDragonVisit #ReptileWeek #ScholasticNews #LearningIsFun

Mrs. Tyson’s class had some fun with April Fools’ jokes today! Kenzie had everyone excited when she said she brought brownies—only to reveal a tray of “brown E’s”! We also tried to pull a fast one on a classmate by leaving a note on the board saying class was canceled. Lots of laughs and tricky fun today! #AprilFools #ClassroomFun #Gotcha #Pranksters

Miss Amanda and Miss Brooke brought the excitement of March Madness to both Mrs. Perkins’ and Mrs. Tyson’s classrooms during a fun group OT and speech activity! In Mrs. Perkins’ classroom, students used AAC devices to communicate and participate in basketball-themed activities. Meanwhile, in Mrs. Tyson’s classroom, Miss Brooke read Bouncy, a story about a basketball that couldn’t bounce. The students then filled out a candy bracket with Miss Amanda’s help, voting for their favorite treats. After some sweet competition, Smarties was crowned the candy champion! Both classrooms had a blast building communication skills while celebrating March Madness!

Ms. Sheridan’s Class Takes a Trip to the Kenton Theater! 🎭🍔 This week Ms. Sheridan’s class had a fantastic day out in the community! They enjoyed a trip to the Kenton Theater for a special movie experience, followed by a visit to McDonald’s for lunch. This outing wasn’t just about fun—it was a great opportunity to practice social skills, including ordering food, handling money, and engaging in positive interactions. Experiences like these help our students build confidence and independence while making great memories together! #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #CommunityConnections

🍀 Leprechaun Mischief in Mrs. VanDenEynde’s Class! 🍀 On Friday, the kids put their creativity to the test, building clever leprechaun traps in hopes of catching that sneaky little trickster! But once again, he managed to escape! Maybe next year… Wishing everyone a lucky and fun-filled St. Patrick’s Day! 🌈✨ 🍀 #StPatricksDayFun 🌈 #ChasingLeprechauns ✨ #ClassroomMagic

🦷✨ Mrs. Perkins’ class had a blast learning about dental health! They practiced using toothbrushes and gave their classroom dinosaurs a good cleaning. What a fun way to learn about keeping teeth clean and healthy! 🪥🦖 #DentalHealth #HandsOnLearning

☁️ Clouds in the Classroom! ☁️ Mrs. VanDenEynde’s class had a blast making clouds in a jar today! They used warm water, hairspray (to represent dust and pollen), and an ice-filled lid to create the perfect conditions for a cloud to form. The best part? They got to lift the lid and feel the cloud! What a fun way to learn about weather! ⛅✨ #ScienceInAction

📢 Life Skills Lesson with Miss Balko & Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck! ☕️🧼 Today, Miss Balko with Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck came to teach our kiddos about the importance of good hygiene on the job! From washing hands properly to maintaining a clean workspace, students learned essential skills that will help them in any workplace. A huge thank you to Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee for not only serving up delicious drinks but also sharing valuable real-world knowledge! 👏☕️ #LifeSkills #WorkplaceReadiness #ThankYouTravelinToms