Speas Elementary Students Make Connections with Members of Another Generation

Earlier this month, third-graders at Speas Global Elementary School took walking field trips to Brighton Gardens Assisted Living Facility.

“The four classes each went one day and the residents were excited each day to greet them,” said assistant principal Paul E. Pressly. “The kids were begging to go back and some even asked if they could live there. Mrs. Simmons’ class was lucky enough to see the music therapy on their trip. 

“Aminata Diagne said, ‘I really enjoyed the music therapy!’

“The trip was part of the third-grade curriculum dealing with communities changing from ‘then to now.’ Students interviewed residents about most important inventions during their lifetime and what their schooling was like as a child.  Students enjoyed completing a BINGO game activity board which had their questions and room for the resident’s answers.”