It was the first week of our Summer in
the City 2014 program, and students and staff participated in some wonderful
trips!
Summer in the City is a program
specifically designed to teach students city navigation and introduce
them to a large variety of attractions and activities that are both
educational and fun! This week, students explored The Natural History Museum
where they had the opportunity to explore three floors of diverse and exciting
artifacts from many places and periods throughout history. They also visited
the Transit Museum in Brooklyn to learn about the New York City Transit system.
Participation in these daily activities are helping the students to increase
executive functioning skills, such as time and money management.
The New Frontiers in Learning
staff create weekly lesson plans for students that reinforce core academic,
social communication, and executive functioning skills. For instance, this
week, the students listened and responded to short stories, including The Gift of the Magi, in order to
practice reading comprehension and written expression. Students
are working in a collaborative environment, and therefore simultaneously
develop skills in the areas of teamwork and group dynamics.
New Frontiers strives to provide
personalized learning opportunities in order for students to discover personal
success in a healthy learning environment. Most of what we do requires hands on
learning both inside and out of the classroom. Individualized attention and
constant collaboration allows students to develop their own unique ideas, beliefs,
and interests. At New Frontiers in Learning, we believe this is the key to
personal success. More to come in Week 2!
(left) American museum of natural history
(right) NYC Subway puzzle promotes teamwork,
communication, and learning the grid.
- Emma '15
student, summer communications intern
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