Just before school ended for the summer, students in Christine Wirth’s and Jennifer Seed’s Pre-K classes at Riverton Elementary School participated in a Side x Side program led by teaching artists, Meg Christie and Lisa Hicks. Side x Side purchased copies of the book, “We are Growing,” by Laurie Keller, for each student which were
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Side x Side Program for Lyseth Elementary School Fourth Graders Continues Online
Fourth graders in Ms. Sanchez and Ms. St. Germain’s classes at Lyseth Elementary School recently participated in a Side x Side program led by teaching artist, Jill Osgood, that was integrated with a science and literacy unit on nature and animals. From home, students studied and drew animals and then set out to hunt for natural
Riverton Teacher is Named County Teacher of the Year
A well deserved congratulations to Riverton fourth grade teacher, Cindy Soule, for being chosen as the 2020 Cumberland County Teacher of the Year!
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Illustration Program for First Graders at Connors Elementary School in Lewiston Continues At Home
First graders in Ms. Clifford’s and Ms. Bradford’s classes are working with Side x Side teaching artists, Sarah Boyden and Indigo Grey, on an illustration project they will complete at home.
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Side x Side Journaling Program Continues at Home For East End Second Graders!
Despite school closings due to the coronavirus pandemic, Side x Side programs are continuing! Second graders in Ms. Salisbury’s class at the East End Community School received packets yesterday for an at-home journaling project in collaboration with Side x Side teaching artist, Laurie Downey.
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Ocean Avenue Third Graders Learn About Extreme Weather Through a Side x Side Physical Theater Program
In early March, third graders at Ocean Avenue embarked on a Side x Side program that was integrating a science unit on extreme weather with physical theater and poetry.
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Key Moments in the Civil Rights Movement Brought to Life During a Shadow Theater Performance at Reiche Community School
Second graders in Ms. DeRice’s class at Reiche Community School recently participated in a Side x Side program that integrated a literacy unit on civil rights with shadow theater.
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Fourth graders at the East End Community School Learn the Art of Film Making During a Side x Side Program
Fourth graders at the East End Community School are participating in a Side x Side program led by teaching artist, Casey Ledoux, that is integrating a literacy unit with film making.
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King Middle School Seventh Graders Unveil Mural During Culmination of “Pathway to the Plate and Beyond” Expedition
As part of a “Pathway to the Plate and Beyond” expedition at King Middle School, the seventh grade Moosehead team collaborated with Side x Side teaching artist, Laurie Downey, on a mural which asks the expedition’s essential question, “How can King Middle School reduce its food waste?”
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First and Second Graders at Rowe Elementary School Use Art to Connect To A Healthy me, Healthy ME (Maine) Unit
First and second graders at Rowe Elementary School participated in a Side x Side program integrated with a year-long Healthy me, Healthy ME (Maine) study. During the program, students investigated and answered questions about state agriculture and the ways to stay healthy in Maine.
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