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First Graders Visit the Schoolhouse As Part of
Their Lesson on “School Long Ago”

As an extension of the first grade Social Studies Curriculum, the entire first grade participated in a school day dedicated to “School Long Ago” including an exciting visit to the North Shore High School original one-room Schoolhouse built and hosted by technology teacher Bruce Fichtman. As part of their lesson, they will learn how children went to school, learned and sat in a classroom very different from their own 100 years ago! Additionally, to make the experience even more authentic, first graders will get a visit from living historian Diane Fish who will come fully dressed as a “School Master” from “School Long Ago” and bring hands-on educational experiences from that era. 


As part of their visit, the Glenwood Landing students and their teachers had the unique opportunity see the building created by seniors in the Long Island Studies Program. The program is spearheaded by technology teacher Bruce Fichtman. Mr. Fichtman greeted the students and brought them inside the North Shore “Schoolhouse,” which is a historic replica of a school building already completed by the LI Studies Program. As they entered the authentic one-room structure, you could hear many of the children gasp, “WOW!” 

During their visit, topics of discussion emphasized the importance of architectural plans and model building. Mr. Fichtman also shared with the students various photos and replicas of a sailboat that was created by his students as well as the new TV & Recording Studio. First graders watched and listened intensely and even had an opportunity to ring the schoolhouse bell!

Many thanks to Mr. Bruce Fichtman, the Glenwood Elementary 1st grade teachers including Renee Curiale, Janice Wolin, Jill Cano, and Andie Ebert; as well as the GWL Enrichment Services program led by Audra Marcantonio for making this trip possible for the first graders.  

Article and photos by Shelly Newman

 

 
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