To wrap up Dr. Seuss month, students in Grades K-2 participated in engaging STEAM challenges inspired by a variety of Dr. Seuss books. Through these hands-on activities, students explored creativity, problem solving, and teamwork.
3 months ago, Kelley Schultz
A young girl with long, light brown hair stands near a classroom desk, smiling broadly as she holds two stacked white paper cups. She is wearing a white graphic t-shirt and black pants, and on the desk next to her is a tall tower built of stacked red and white cups, a plush red-and-white hat, and a book titled "The Cat in the Hat." A whiteboard with lesson notes forms the background.
A smiling boy in a plaid shirt is sitting on the floor, looking directly at the camera with an open-mouthed expression of excitement next to a tower of stacked red cups. A second child is seated slightly further back, focused on building an adjacent structure with white and red cups, while labeled classroom cabinets fill the background.
A high-angle view captures a girl in a pink ruffled fox sweater grinning broadly and looking straight up at the camera with a cheerful, joyful expression in a classroom setting. To the left, a tall tower of red and white cups is balanced, reaching high above a desk, while a large whiteboard with lesson notes and a "March" date covers the background.
A child is seated at a school table, seen from a high side angle, engrossed in reading a worn hardcover copy of "The Cat in the Hat." He is wearing a tall, iconic red-and-white striped hat and black pants with gray trim, while other classroom details are visible around him.
A young girl with light hair is looking intensely at the camera, wearing a solid pink t-shirt and holding out two cupped hands filled with a small handful of colorful yellow and green plus-sign connecting blocks. Behind her, a busy classroom shows other students engaged in activities and a multi-colored rug.
To wrap up Dr. Seuss month, students in Grades K-2 participated in engaging STEAM challenges inspired by a variety of Dr. Seuss books. Through these hands-on activities, students explored creativity, problem solving, and teamwork!
3 months ago, Kelley Schultz
A smiling boy wearing a Bluey character shirt and a tall, red and white striped "The Cat in the Hat" style top hat with a white brim, uses both hands to stabilize a towering stack of red solo cups. The top red cup rests on a white index card. In the foreground, a gray table holds several red and white cups and a children's book titled "The Cat in the Hat." The background features a classroom setting with a whiteboard displaying math problems, and a shelf with plastic bins
A young boy in a navy long-sleeve shirt with an excavator graphic stands behind a carefully balanced tower of red plastic cups and white index cards. He has his hands poised near the top, concentrating on his engineering feat.
: A young boy in a brown hoodie carefully places a red cup onto a tall stack, using both hands to steady the structure. Another student in a black shirt watches closely from the side.
A smiling girl stands between two impressively tall towers made of red cups and index cards. The tower on the left is topped with smaller white cups, nearly reaching the height of the classroom bookshelves.
A smiling girl stands between two impressively tall towers made of red cups and index cards. The tower on the left is topped with smaller white cups, nearly reaching the height of the classroom bookshelves.
A group of children collaborates at a table covered in red cups, white cups, and index cards. One girl in a purple shirt has her arms raised in celebration next to a tall red cup tower, while a copy of The Cat in the Hat and a red-and-white striped hat sit on the table.
: A young girl in a "Cool to be Kind" dress smiles next to a tall, narrow tower of red cups that transitions into white cups at the top. Other students are visible in the background working on their own structures.
Two smiling girls stand in the foreground of a busy classroom. Behind them, other students are focused on stacking red and white plastic cups into tall towers on a gray table. IMG_4972.jpg: A group of children collaborates at a table covered in red cups, white cups, and index cards. One girl in a purple shirt has her arms raised in celebration next to a tall red cup tower, while a copy of The Cat in the Hat and a red-and-white striped hat sit on the table.
📣 Reminder: Budget Information Meeting TONIGHT & Vote TOMORROW

Join us this evening to learn more and get your questions answered ahead of tomorrow’s vote:

🗓 Tonight – Monday, March 30, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 FHUMHS School Band Room
💻 Virtual option available: https://meet.google.com/bic-zkty-xmx

📞 Or dial: (US) +1 240-812-1886 PIN: 193 973 799#

🗳 Vote Tomorrow – March 31st

Polling Locations & Hours:
• Benson: 10 AM – 7 PM, Benson Community Hall
• Castleton: 8 AM – 7 PM, Castleton Fire Station
• Fair Haven: 10 AM – 7 PM, American Legion Post #49
• Hubbardton: 10 AM – 7 PM, Hubbardton Town Hall
• Orwell: 10 AM – 7 PM, Orwell Town Office
• West Haven: 10 AM – 7 PM, West Haven Town Hall

For more details, visit: www.slatevalleyunified.org

Your voice matters—stay informed and be sure to vote!
3 months ago, Slate Valley
Graphic announcing a 2nd proposed budget re-vote information meeting on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the FHUMHS School Band Room, with a virtual link and phone option provided. Also includes reminder to vote on March 31 and lists polling locations and hours for Benson, Castleton, Fair Haven, Hubbardton, Orwell, and West Haven. Includes Slate Valley school logos and decorative elements.
Rocky Ridge 2026
3 months ago, Kelley Schultz
A high-angle full shot shows two men standing on dry leaves in front of a red wooden shed next to a very tall tree, and they appear to be pouring water. The man in front wears a red jacket, blue pants, and green boots, and he is holding a container over a puddle of water with a wire near the tree. The second man is standing right behind him wearing a green hat, a black shirt, and beige pants and has a light beard and mustache. His mouth is closed, but he appears to be talking or looking at the water. The tree has dark brown bark, and the shed is red with small windows and a chimney, with grey steam coming from it. The leaves are light to dark brown and cover the ground and rocks. The man in front is looking down at his bucket, while the second man looks forward at the tree with a concentrated expression. The camera is steady.
A man in a camouflage hat stands to the right, supervising two children near a large tree. One child, wearing an orange hat and a red plaid jacket, stands near a metal sap bucket hanging from the trunk. The second child, in a purple hat and pink jacket, stands on a small stone wall nearby. White smoke rises from a building in the background.
A man in a camouflage hat and black hoodie stands outdoors, gesturing toward a large, mature tree with rough bark. In the foreground, the backs of three children wearing colorful winter hats (pink, purple, and blue) are visible as they watch him. In the background, a rustic red wooden building with a metal roof emits white smoke from its chimney.
A candid, medium shot photo of a man and two children tending to maple sap buckets on a large tree during a late winter/early spring day. The man, wearing a camouflage baseball cap, black sweatshirt with a white dog logo, and beige cargo pants, stands on the right, holding a metal rod. The first child, facing away from the camera on the left, wears a vibrant orange beanie, a red and black plaid flannel jacket, and camouflage pants, looking at a sap bucket. The second child, in the center, wears a purple knit hat and a bright pink and purple patterned coat, and is looking at a metal bucket near her. Behind them is a large, rough-barked tree, and beyond that, a rustic red-sided building with a metal roof is partially obscured by trees. Steam rises from a chimney on the building, indicating sap boiling. There is a metal ATV parked near the building. The ground is dry grass and fallen leaves with stacked firewood nearby. The lighting is diffused under an overcast sky.
Slate Valley District Newsletter: March 27, 2026 https://mailchi.mp/6c2b1eb06ee9/slate-valley-district-newsletter-32726
3 months ago, Slate Valley
Graphic header for “Slate Valley Unified USD Newsletter” dated March 27, 2026, featuring a maple sugaring theme with pancakes, syrup dripping across the top, and a metal bucket labeled “‘Tis the Season.”
🌱💚 FHUMHS Students Giving Back for Green-Up Day! 💚🌱

On May 1st, students from Fair Haven Union Middle & High School will be out in the community celebrating Green-Up Day—and they’re ready to lend a helping hand!

From spring yard clean-ups to other small outdoor tasks, our students are excited to support members of the Slate Valley community. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, give back, and make a positive impact together.

If you or someone you know could use a little extra help this spring, please fill out the quick form below. FHUMHS principals and assistant principals will review submissions and follow up directly.

👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHYQ48U-NIH-q2A1cECoC8cBXMl0eQSxBGHs8ZvZqpa98wow/viewform?usp=dialog

Thank you for being part of our community—and for helping our students make a difference! 🌎✨
3 months ago, Slate Valley
1st Grade shaped flower graphs!
3 months ago, Kelley Schultz
These alt-text descriptions focus on the visual content of the bulletin board and the student work, providing clear context for the "Shape Flower" first-grade math and art project. Overall Display IMG_3142: A wide shot of a classroom bulletin board labeled "FIRST GRADE" against a blue background. The board displays several student-made paper flowers in orange pots. Each flower is constructed from various geometric shapes (triangles, hexagons, rhombuses, and rectangles). Below each flower is a completed "Shape Flower Graph" worksheet where students have tallied and graphed the number of shapes used.
: A close-up of a paper flower art project. The flower has a yellow hexagon face with googly eyes and a smiley face, surrounded by eight pink and red triangle petals. The stem is a green rectangle with two green rhombus leaves. Below it, Liam’s worksheet shows a bar graph peaking at 8 for triangles and a tally of 4 circles, 2 rectangles, and 2 rhombuses.
A close-up of a different flower featuring many overlapping pink triangle petals that create a starburst effect. The flower sits in a paper orange pot. The accompanying worksheet shows a bar graph with a high count for triangles (8) and smaller bars for circles, rectangles, and rhombuses.
A close-up of a different flower featuring many overlapping pink triangle petals that create a starburst effect. The flower sits in a paper orange pot. The accompanying worksheet shows a bar graph with a high count for triangles (8) and smaller bars for circles, rectangles, and rhombuses. IMG_3143 (Russell): A close-up of Russell's project. His flower is more minimalist, featuring a yellow hexagon face and only two large red triangle petals extending like wings. The worksheet below shows a more even distribution on the bar graph, with "circles" (the googly eyes and centers) marked as the most used shape at 4. Detail Shots IMG_3146: A vertical close-up of the "wing-style" flower from Russell's project. It emphasizes the geometric construction: a yellow hexagon for the head, two red triangles for petals, two green rhombuses for leaves, and a long green rectangle for the stem, all "planted" in a layered orange paper pot.
A close-up of a different flower featuring many overlapping pink triangle petals that create a starburst effect. The flower sits in a paper orange pot. The accompanying worksheet shows a bar graph with a high count for triangles (8) and smaller bars for circles, rectangles, and rhombuses.
Students in Mrs. Schuyler's class are busy constructing paper globes as part of their world geography unit. Students made their own grid lines and are using latitude coordinates to draw the continents.
3 months ago, Kelley Schultz
mage 1 Alt Text A four-paneled collage of middle-school-aged students working at round wooden tables in a classroom. The students are focused on a large-scale graphing project using long, oversized sheets of grid paper and rulers. They are referencing data sheets to plot points and draw lines, appearing deeply engaged in a mathematics or science lesson. The classroom setting includes a portable air conditioner, colorful storage bins, and books like "Mountain of Fire."
A four-paneled collage showing diverse students and a teacher working together on large coordinate planes spread across classroom tables. In the top-left, a teacher guides a student with a ruler; in other panels, students work independently or in small groups to plot data on the long, white grid sheets. Some students are using yellow highlighters and reference lists to track their progress. The background shows organized classroom cabinets and school supplies.
Switch in action!
3 months ago, Kelley Schultz
A young boy in a teal t-shirt and blue joggers stands at the whiteboard, pointing to the letter "e" next to a "t." He is leading a literacy activity for a small group of classmates who are sitting on a large, patterned rug. The wide-angle shot shows the classroom environment, including a yellow activity table, educational posters on the walls, and fluorescent ceiling lights. Image 4: Boy in Camo Hoodie
A young boy wearing a camouflage hoodie and tan cargo pants stands at the blue easel. He is holding a letter "d" card and pointing toward the word "wet" spelled out at the top of the board. A girl in a floral dress watches from the rug nearby. Markers and a spray bottle are visible on the easel’s tray and the floor.
A young girl with blonde hair, wearing a white t-shirt, pink pants, and purple rain boots, stands at a blue mobile whiteboard easel in a colorful classroom. She is smiling at the camera while arranging large letter cards on the board. The letters "w," "e," "t," "n," "d," "i," "b," and "a" are visible. Another student sits on a colorful rug in the background. Image 2: Girl in Blue Long-Sleeve
A young girl with a blonde ponytail, wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt and butterfly-patterned leggings, focuses on a whiteboard easel. She is using both hands to position the letter cards "w," "i," and "n" in a row. Below them, other letters like "s," "b," "d," "e," and "a" are scattered. The classroom background shows shelves filled with books and organized bins. Image 3: Boy in Teal Shirt
Slate Valley Estimated Tax Rates Remain Stable - Decreases Expected in Largest Towns

As we approach the FY27 budget revote on March 31, 2026, here are a few key highlights:

• Education spending (budget less local revenue) increase: just 0.86%
• Per-pupil increase (2.7%) is due to declining enrollment—not new spending
• No estimated tax rate increases at or above 7%
• Estimated decreases in our largest towns:
  Castleton: –3.44% | Fair Haven: –0.56%

By the numbers:
• $32M budget supports all five schools
• Among the lowest per-pupil spending in Vermont
• Estimated equalized tax rate: $1.2955 (down 5¢ from last year)

What this means:
• 62% of taxpayers pay based on income sensitivity—many may pay less than property-based estimates
• Local tax trends continue to differ from statewide headlines

📍 Informational Meeting: March 30 | 6:30 PM | FHUMHS Band Room
🗳 Budget Revote: March 31, 2026

For even more detailed information, visit www.slatevalleyunified.org
3 months ago, Slate Valley
Graphic titled “Slate Valley Estimated Tax Rates Remain Stable” outlining FY27 budget highlights, including March 31 revote, minimal spending increase (0.86%), no tax rate increases above 7%, estimated decreases in Castleton and Fair Haven, a $32M budget, and an estimated tax rate of $1.2955 (down 5¢), with info meeting details and website link.
2nd and 4th Grade Reading Buddies
3 months ago, Kelley Schultz
Five children sit in a circle on a classroom floor, surrounded by small yellow slips of paper with handwritten words. They are engaged in a word-sorting or matching game.
A close-up, high-angle shot of a young boy in a black hoodie holding a fan of yellow word cards. The card on top clearly shows the word "Continue." Other cards on the floor show "Moon," "noon," and "blue."
A group of students sit on a colorful paw-print rug. Two boys hold up small whiteboards; one has the number "45" and the word "school" written on it. They appear to be practicing spelling or vocabulary in a small group. IMG_0284.jpg: Five children sit on a patterned rug working with whiteboards and markers. One girl in the foreground writes the words "So," "Sound," and "+100" on her board. Educational posters and a bookshelf are visible in the background.
: Five children sit on a patterned rug working with whiteboards and markers. One girl in the foreground writes the words "So," "Sound," and "+100" on her board. Educational posters and a bookshelf are visible in the background.
A top-down view of two children holding yellow word cards. One child holds a card that says "rescue," while the other holds cards saying "cook" and "grew." Several books, including If You Give a Cat a Cupcake, lie on the floor nearby. IMG_0286.jpg: A close-up focus on a child’s hands holding two yellow slips of paper labeled "cook" and "grew." In the background, other slips of paper with words like "shampoo," "moon," and "rescue" are scattered on the floor.
A close-up focus on a child’s hands holding two yellow slips of paper labeled "cook" and "grew." In the background, other slips of paper with words like "shampoo," "moon," and "rescue" are scattered on the floor.
First grade had so much during their PBIS celebration. They did an amazing job with their pearl bead creations!
3 months ago, Kelley Schultz
Text A group of four elementary-aged children sit around a large, red clover-shaped table in a classroom. They are focused on a craft project using Perler beads (meltable plastic beads), using small plastic tweezers to arrange beads onto pegboards set inside individual colorful plastic trays. One boy wears a light blue Pokémon shirt, and a large black Yeti water bottle sits on the table. The background shows a classroom environment with a colorful handprint rug, a number line, and bookshelves. Photo 2 Alt Text High-angle shot of seven children gathered around a large, red activity table in a classroom, working on bead art. Each child has a colorful tray (pink, yellow, blue, or red) containing a pegboard and small cups filled with various colored beads. Some children are using their fingers while others use blue plastic tweezers to carefully place the beads. The children are dressed in casual school clothes, including a green "Boston" hoodie and a light blue t-shirt.
Text High-angle shot of seven children gathered around a large, red activity table in a classroom, working on bead art. Each child has a colorful tray (pink, yellow, blue, or red) containing a pegboard and small cups filled with various colored beads. Some children are using their fingers while others use blue plastic tweezers to carefully place the beads. The children are dressed in casual school clothes, including a green "Boston" hoodie and a light blue t-shirt.
Number scroll update!
3 months ago, Kelley Schultz
A smiling young girl in a classroom stands behind a long, vertical scroll of paper covered in hand-written numbers. The scroll stretches from her hands all the way down to the floor and several feet toward the camera.
A young girl with a purple headband smiles proudly while holding the top of a long paper scroll. The scroll is filled with mathematical grids and numbers, extending down to a light-colored tile floor.IMG_4919.jpgA young girl with long brown hair stands in a classroom doorway, holding up a long, hand-written number scroll that unfurls onto the floor. In the background, a whiteboard shows a schedule and student initials.
A young girl with long brown hair stands in a classroom doorway, holding up a long, hand-written number scroll that unfurls onto the floor. In the background, a whiteboard shows a schedule and student initials.IMG_4921.jpgA young boy holds the top of a very long, multi-page paper scroll covered in rows of numbers. The scroll reaches the floor and extends forward, showcasing his hard work in a bright classroom
A young boy holds the top of a very long, multi-page paper scroll covered in rows of numbers. The scroll reaches the floor and extends forward, showcasing his hard work in a bright classroom.
A young girl smiles while holding a long scroll of number charts in the corner of a classroom. She is standing on a colorful rug featuring large, multi-colored handprints
A young boy with a joyful expression holds up a long paper scroll filled with hand-written numbers. He is standing on a vibrant handprint-patterned rug next to a bookshelf and a whiteboard dated March 23, 2026.IMG_4925.jpgA smiling young boy wearing a "Miles Morales" shirt holds a long, rolled-out scroll of number grids. The scroll extends down to the classroom floor, where another student is visible in the background.
A smiling young boy wearing a "Miles Morales" shirt holds a long, rolled-out scroll of number grids. The scroll extends down to the classroom floor, where another student is visible in the background.
🏀 Slate Valley Celtics 5/6 Boys – Tournament Success! 🏀

On Friday, March 20, our Slate Valley Celtics 5/6 Boys team earned an impressive 2nd place finish at the Glodzik Tournament in West Rutland! 👏

Team members included:
Brody Kendall, Sire Beayon, Grant Bixby, Frankie McKeighan, Waylon Hutchins, Griffith Bowen, Logan Vadnais, and Maverick Pope.

A special congratulations to Brody Kendall (FHGS) and Frankie McKeighan (BVS) for being named to the All-Tournament Team—an honor recognizing standout players from across all teams! 🌟

From their coach:
“I am thrilled and proud to share that Brody and Frankie have been selected for the All-Tourney Players Team! At this age, there are so many distractions and challenges every day, yet these boys consistently show up, stay determined, and find ways to make things happen. It has been such a pleasure to watch them grow, not only in their basketball skills over the years but also in accountability and their willingness to help younger players. Their leadership and perseverance truly exemplify their hard work and dedication.”

We also want to recognize Tenley Rice (FHGS) for being selected to the Girls All-Tournament Team—an outstanding accomplishment! 👏

Great job to all of our athletes for representing Slate Valley with pride!
3 months ago, Slate Valley
A youth basketball team in matching Falcons uniforms stands together on a gym court holding a trophy, smiling after their tournament finish.
A young basketball player in a Falcons jersey holds both a trophy and a small award on a gym court with other players and spectators in the background.
A young boy stands in a kitchen holding a basketball award, smiling proudly while wearing a dark green sweatshirt.
A student stands in a gym holding a clear basketball award, smiling with decorative face paint, against a green padded wall.
Board Meeting - Tonight - March 23, 2026
You’re invited to the Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Band Room.
This meeting will be in person. Virtually connect by going to:
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/iqn-ovgq-etb
Or dial: (US) +1 304-935-5224 PIN: 665 218 411#

Please note: To participate in conversation virtually and/or ask a question virtually, please use the “raise hand” icon in Google Meet. Typing responses or questions in chat is not an option.
3 months ago, Slate Valley
Graphic inviting the public to a Slate Valley Unified Union School District Board Meeting on March 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the Fair Haven Union Middle & High School Band Room. Agenda includes consent agenda, MTSS presentation and discussion, Stafford report, letter to governor discussion, contracts, and committee reports including building and grounds, policy, and executive.
Reminder: The Slate Valley Unified USD budget re-vote is coming up on March 31.

A second proposed budget information meeting will be held on Monday, March 30 at 6:30 PM in the FHUMHS Band Room—an opportunity to learn more about the updates and ask questions.

Be sure to review the changes, check your polling location, and make your voice heard. Every vote matters!

Find more information at: https://www.slatevalleyunified.org/o/svusd/page/fy27-budget
3 months ago, Slate Valley
Flyer for Slate Valley Unified USD budget re-vote on March 31, with bold text “Please Vote.” Includes details for a second proposed budget information meeting on March 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM in the FHUMHS band room. Lists polling places and hours for Benson, Castleton, Fair Haven, Hubbardton, Orwell, and West Haven. A section titled “What Changed?” explains a $202,500 reduction from the original budget, including staffing and spending adjustments. A QR code directs viewers to more information on the district website.
District Newsletter: March 20, 2026
https://mailchi.mp/fcbd84a59439/spring-into-action-slate-valley-district-news
3 months ago, Slate Valley
Digital newsletter header for Slate Valley Unified USD dated March 20, 2026, featuring a colorful illustration of Earth split between day and night with the sun, clouds, and moon, and banners reading “Hello Spring.”
Night of the Arts!
3 months ago, Kelley Schultz
An event flyer for the "Night of the Arts & Celebration of Learning" at Benson Village School. The flyer has a bright turquoise background with purple text and several art-themed illustrations, including theater masks, paintbrushes, stars, and a painter's palette. It details an event for Grades K–6th on Wednesday, April 8th, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. The schedule is listed as follows: 5:00–5:45: Classroom art exhibits 5:45–6:30: Music performances in the gym
Snapshots of 1st Grade practicing their word work and doing math work places.
3 months ago, Kelley Schultz
Four children sit at a red table in a classroom, showing off their whiteboards. The boards contain lists of words ending in "-ice" and "-age." A colorful bulletin board with a map and student work is visible in the background.
A classroom scene where students at a red table are engaged in "Word Work." One girl holds up a whiteboard with words organized into columns, while a laptop in the foreground displays a digital lesson on the same topic.
Snapshots of 1st Grade practicing their word work and doing math work places.
3 months ago, Kelley Schultz
Pattern Blocks & Number Lines Image 1 & 1 (1): Two young girls smile while sitting on a colorful "paint splatter" rug. Between them is a game board titled "Last Shape Wins," which they have partially filled with colorful geometric pattern blocks like hexagons and trapezoids.
Two girls stand behind a red table, proudly holding up a math worksheet featuring two number lines. On the table are several circular spinners used for their math game.
An overhead medium-long photograph captures two young girls playing a game on the classroom floor. On the left, a girl with long blonde hair, wearing a gray sweatshirt and black leggings, sits cross-legged. She holds a yellow marker and smiles towards the camera. Next to her is a second girl with curly brown hair, wearing a light blue t-shirt and dark pants, who is lying on her stomach with her legs kicked back in the air. She smiles broadly with her hands outstretched. They are surrounded by various game materials: a yellow bin, dice, pencils, an open purple folder containing a worksheet, and other loose worksheets on the floor. In the background are light-blue cabinets with metal handles and part of a white table leg. The lighting is bright and even.
A medium-long high-angle photograph showing two young boys engaged with a board game on a classroom floor. A boy on the left, with blonde hair, is kneeling on the tiled floor and laughing, covering his eyes with his right hand. He is wearing a light-blue t-shirt and blue jeans and holds game cards in his left hand. The t-shirt features a red logo and white graphic of children around a large wheel with text: "Addison County, For all the kids of the world, for all the world's kids." To his right, a second boy lies on his back on the floor, propped up slightly, looking towards the camera. He has short auburn hair and is wearing a green hoodie, blue jeans, and blue and orange sneakers with purple laces. In front of him, on the floor, is a small square whiteboard with a green-drawn grid and drawings of two frogs on the left. A green plastic box lies on the floor between the boys, containing two white square blocks, each with the number "1" written in black. The background shows a wooden bookshelf with books and red and blue plastic rolling tubes and multi-colored hoops on wheels. Part of a small blue table leg is visible on the upper left. The tiled floor is a speckled light gray.
mage 5: Two boys sit at a red table, laughing joyfully. In front of them are a pile of colorful plastic pattern blocks and a white game board featuring a diamond-shaped grid.
A boy and a girl sit on a colorful rug next to a red bin filled with pattern blocks. They are working together to fill a diamond-shaped outline on a game board with green, red, and yellow shapes.
A young girl with blonde hair smiles as she holds up a small whiteboard. On the board, she has written the word "cage" and drawn a heart with the word "word" inside it.
A group of students sit around a large, red, flower-shaped table. Several children are holding up whiteboards showing their "word work," featuring rhyming words like "mice," "rice," "race," and "cage."