This week, Mrs. Tyson’s class rolled up their sleeves and helped paint the cubby as a group project! 🎨 It was a great way for them to take ownership of their classroom space and learn valuable life skills along the way. They also got to put their coffee truck tips to good use! ☕💵 Each student was given a budget and shopped for their own snacks for the last day of school party—learning about budgeting and making smart choices! So proud of these hardworking kids! #LifeSkills #ClassroomOwnership #StudentSuccess

Mrs. Peace’s kids have been taking learning to a whole new level — not just in the classroom, but outside too! Sunshine + learning = the perfect combo! Make sure you take a moment to soak up that sunshine today — it’s too good to miss! #LearningEverywhere #OutdoorClassroom #SunshineAndSmiles ☀️🌿📚💛

🦋 Ms. Baer’s class had an exciting day yesterday—they released their painted lady butterflies! 🦋 The students have been observing these amazing creatures grow from tiny caterpillars into beautiful butterflies as part of their science unit on life cycles. It’s been a hands-on learning experience full of wonder, and watching them fly away was the perfect way to celebrate everything they’ve learned! #ButterflyRelease #PaintedLadyButterflies

Last week, Mrs. Tyson, Mrs. VanDenEynde, and Mrs. Perkins’ classes got colorful with some tie-dye fun in preparation for their zoo trip next week! 👕✨ The students loved getting creative, and now they’ll be easy to spot in their bright shirts while exploring the zoo! Can’t wait for the wild adventure ahead! #ZooTripReady #TieDyeFun #ColorfulCrew #WildAboutLearning #FieldTripExcitement #HandsOnFun #ClassroomCreativity 🦓🦁🐵

Ms. Sheridan’s class celebrated the end of state testing with some well-deserved fun! The students made homemade ice cream 🍦 and got creative with tie-dye shirts to wear on the last day of school 🎨👕. After all their hard work and focus during testing, it was the perfect way to relax and enjoy some hands-on fun! #EndOfTestingCelebration #SweetSuccess

Shoutout to Mrs. Tyson’s class for their hard work and dedication! This week, her class was interviewed for helping Riverdale win the Ball Metal Can Collection competition! They’ve been collecting cans all year long and donate twice a year as part of the Hancock County Ball Metal School Challenge. Way to go, Mrs. Tyson’s class—making a difference for our school and the environment! #BallMetalChallenge #RecyclingChampions

Today was Fun Friday in Ms. Baer’s class! Every Friday afternoon, students enjoy playing board games—learning through fun and play! These games help students build important skills like taking turns, counting, following directions, using money, reading, making decisions, and developing strategies. What a great way to wrap up the week with fun and learning combined! #FunFriday #LearningThroughPlay #MsBaersClass #BoardGameFun

Mrs. Peace’s class kicked off their Butterfly Release Project on April 24th! The students have been busy observing and measuring their caterpillars to track how long they grow before entering their cocoons. It’s been an exciting hands-on science adventure so far—stay tuned for updates as we watch the transformation unfold! #ButterflyRelease #GrowingScientists #LifeCycleInAction

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