Hancock County ESC

Last week, some of our classrooms had an amazing time with Miss Ali from the Family Resource Center! 💛 Together, the students got creative and made kindness rocks as a way to explore their emotions and learn how to express them. 🎨✨ #KindnessRocks #SocialEmotionalLearning #StudentWellness

Mrs. Kahle’s class dove into Thanksgiving fun with a creative twist! 🦃✨ Students explored the history of the iconic Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and let their imaginations soar as they designed their very own parade balloons! 🎈🎨 This hands-on activity blended history, art, and a dash of holiday spirit, making for a memorable learning experience. Who’s ready to see these balloons in the next big parade? 🌟 #ThanksgivingInTheClassroom #CreativeLearning #MacyParadeMagic

🧠🎉 Yesterday, Mr. Todd from the Wyandot County Board of DD visited our students to discuss various work opportunities available after high school. Following the presentation, the students enjoyed an exciting game of Work Jeopardy, testing their knowledge and having fun while learning about their future possibilities. Thank you, Mr. Todd, for this engaging and informative session! 🚀👩‍💼👨‍💼

🎶 Today, Ms. Sheridan’s class had a special visit from Heartstring Melodies Music Therapy! The students worked on their listening skills through engaging musical activities. 🦃 They especially loved the instrument that made turkey sounds! The challenge was to stop playing when the music stopped—and they nailed it! 🎵👏 Thank you, Heartstring Melodies, for bringing music, learning, and fun together! ❤️🎶

Last week, Mrs. Shelton’s class had an amazing opportunity to visit Challenged Champions! This unforgettable experience was made even more special thanks to the assistance and support of some of our fantastic Cory-Rawson High Schoolers. 💚💛 It’s always heartwarming to see our students come together to create meaningful moments and build lasting connections. Thank you to everyone who helped make this day so memorable! #ChallengedChampions #BuildingConnections

🌟 Over the last few weeks, students have been working with an FRC prevention educator on a meaningful and creative project! Each student designed a puzzle piece to represent their unique selves, coming together to create one amazing, united puzzle. Today, they finished their masterpiece, showing how individual strengths can create something truly special when we work together. Great job, everyone! 🧩💚 #Teamwork #Creativity

🌟 A Super Busy Week in Mrs. Tyson’s Class! 🌟 This week was packed with meaningful activities and learning for Mrs. Tyson’s class! 💙 Kindness Jars: Miss Alison from FRC helped our students create kindness jars as a way to spread kindness to others. They also spent time reflecting on affirmations about themselves—such an uplifting experience! ☕ Travelin’ Toms: Our students had the opportunity to serve parents and grandparents through Travelin’ Toms, a special time for connection and community. 🎓 Self-Advocacy and Life After High School: Mr. Todd from Wyandot County joined us to discuss self-advocacy and resources available after high school. Students learned about colleges that offer support for students with disabilities. 🌟 Inspiring Guest Speaker: Justin, a former student now in Project Life, returned to share his experiences and inspire his peers with insights about the program. We are so proud of the growth and learning happening in our classroom this week! 💚 #KindnessCounts #LearningForLife

🎨 Last week, Mrs. Tyson & Mrs. VanDenEynde’s class had an amazing painting session with Miss Mackenzie from Awakening Minds Art! 🖌️ Our students had a blast expressing their creativity, learning to follow directions, and showing off their artistic talents. It’s always wonderful to see the joy that art brings to our classrooms! 🌈 #CreativeLearning #ArtInTheClassroom

Today, Miss Allie from FRC visited our classroom to teach us all about the importance of oral hygiene! We learned about proper brushing techniques and even got to practice on teeth models. It was a fun, hands-on way to understand how to keep our smiles healthy and bright. Thank you, Miss Allie, for helping us learn how to take care of our teeth! 🦷✨ #OralHygiene #HealthySmiles #HandsOnLearning

🎃🕸 Halloween Fun in Mrs. Tyson’s Class! 🕸🎃 Today, Mrs. Tyson’s class celebrated Halloween with some creative and delicious activities! The students had a blast making their own spider webs and decorating tasty spider cookies. It was a perfect mix of crafting and snacking to get everyone in the Halloween spirit! 🎨🍪 #HalloweenFun #CreativeLearning

🎃✨ Halloween vibes were in full swing! Mrs. Kahle's class also showcased their creativity by decorating cookies and engaging in various games, fostering teamwork and fun. Such events encourage social interaction among students.

Over the last two days, Mrs. Tyson’s class has been busy crafting their own buckeye necklaces! 🧵 On the first day, they visited Mr. Brown’s shop class to drill holes in the buckeyes, and today they transformed them into beautiful necklaces. Such a fun hands-on project! #BuckeyePride #HandsOnLearning

🌿🌎 Yesterday, our junior high students at Cory-Rawson took their learning outside with a walk in the Land Lab! As part of their study of ecosystems in science, they explored nature firsthand, observing the many plants and animals that make up our local environment. What a great way to connect the classroom to the real world! #HandsOnLearning #Ecosystems

Yesterday, our Riverdale kiddos had an amazing time exploring Litzenberg Memorial Woods! They learned all about animal adaptations and how different creatures survive and thrive in their natural habitats. It was a great hands-on experience that brought science to life for our students. A huge thank you to Litzenberg for providing such a fantastic educational opportunity! #Riverdale #OutdoorLearning #AnimalAdaptations #HandsOnScience #NatureExploration

Today in Mrs. Tyson’s class, we explored whether pumpkins would float or sink depending on their size! 🌊🎃 After reading about a Fall Festival in Scholastic News where people make boats out of pumpkins, we carved our own using cookie cutters and scooped out all the seeds. The class voted on two flavors for our roasted pumpkin seeds, and the winners were cinnamon sugar and BBQ—yum! #PumpkinScience #FallFun #ClassroomExplorations

On Monday October 14th,Hancock County schools came together for a Professional Development Day. Staff and speakers had the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and engage in a variety of sessions throughout the day, all aimed at enhancing education and supporting our students. It was a great day of learning and growth for everyone involved! #ProfessionalDevelopment #HancockCountyESC #CollaborationInEducation

Yesterday, our high school students at Cory-Rawson had the opportunity to participate in the Save A Life Tour Program! This impactful event taught our teens about the serious dangers of distracted driving and driving under the influence. Through powerful simulations, students experienced firsthand the risks associated with texting and driving, as well as the effects of driving under the influence. We are grateful for this important learning opportunity and hope it encourages our students to make safer choices on the road. 🚗💡 #SaveALife #DriveSafe

Ms. Shinn’s preschool room at Van Buren is all set for the fall season! 🍂🎨 The classroom is filled with cozy autumn vibes, fun activities, and creative learning spaces to welcome our little learners. We can’t wait for all the fall fun ahead! #FallInTheClassroom #VanBurenPreschool #CreativeLearning #AutumnAdventures

Thank you to Volunteer Firefighter John Donnell for taking the time to visit our class and share his turnout gear for fighting fires! The students loved learning about the important role firefighters play in keeping us safe. This week, our Scholastic News focused on fire safety, and John’s demonstration helped bring those lessons to life. We appreciate your dedication to our community! #FireSafety #CommunityHeroes #ThankYou

Thank you to our amazing Hancock County ESC volunteers for making our Trunk or Treat event on October 5th such a great success! Your hard work and creativity made the day extra special for our community. We appreciate all that you do! 🎃👻 #ThankYouVolunteers #CommunityStrong #TrunkOrTreat