Kindergarteners practiced recognizing and building teen numbers by playing Teen Number Bingo! Students worked on identifying numbers 11–19, listening carefully, and matching the correct teen numbers on their bingo boards. This fun game helped strengthen number recognition and understanding that teen numbers are made up of one ten and some extra ones. There was some strong competition during this activity as students were excited to win!
We love our CES kiddos! ☀️ A little playground fun before the rain rolls in. These moments of laughter, friendship, and fresh air are the best part of the day!
You know it’s almost the end of the school year when the students start doing the teacher’s job! 😊 Here’s Cecilia with the morning message she wrote all on her own. So proud of her confidence and growth this year!
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Kindergarten students have been hard at work during their K for ME centers, exploring creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving through hands-on learning!
Students used small blocks to design and build their own construction equipment, showing imagination and engineering skills in action. They also created puppets to retell the classic story of The Three Little Pigs, bringing the characters and sequence to life in a fun and engaging way. In another center, students followed blueprints to build structures, learning how to plan, focus, and turn ideas into reality. The construction-themed sensory bin, filled with natural materials and cardboard tube, offered even more opportunities for exploration, building, and discovery. These centers provided meaningful ways for students to play, create, and grow as thinkers and storytellers every day! 🏗️📚
We are proud to celebrate our most improved readers, honored with the Louise Pease Reading Award, generously presented by her daughter, Cynthia Pease. This special recognition highlights students who have shown outstanding growth, perseverance, and a true commitment to strengthening their reading skills. Congrats to our winners, Julian, Breck, and Yarra.
We are also thrilled to recognize our teacher award recipient, Mrs. Whittemore, whose dedication, encouragement, and passion for literacy play a vital role in helping students grow as confident readers. Her commitment to supporting reading improvement makes a lasting difference in the lives of our students each and every day.
Through hard work, support, and determination, these readers and the educator who champions them, have achieved something truly meaningful. Congratulations to all of our award winners. Your efforts and impact truly shine! 📚✨
Students in first grade received their very own Junie B. Jones book, generously purchased by Hoang Reality, for them to enjoy either over vacation. The excitement was immediate and contagious.
Students quickly noticed that this was a “first-grade version,” and many made the connection that it had been thoughtfully selected just for them. They were especially excited to recognize features we’ve been studying in our own writing like the “About the Author” page. Several students eagerly began reading about Barbara Park, sharing interesting facts they discovered.
As they explored further, they noticed the book was divided into eight chapters and immediately started planning when and where they would read. They also spent time studying the class picture page, where all the characters are illustrated. This sparked great conversations as students compared what they had imagined the characters looked like with the illustrations, and shared what they remembered about them from other stories we’ve read together.
Finally, they discovered the page featuring all of the author’s books and excitedly began pointing out the ones they recognized from our classroom read-alouds.
Students left school genuinely excited, many already beginning to read before the day was even over. It was a wonderful moment of connection, curiosity, and joy around reading.
Students quickly noticed that this was a “first-grade version,” and many made the connection that it had been thoughtfully selected just for them. They were especially excited to recognize features we’ve been studying in our own writing like the “About the Author” page. Several students eagerly began reading about Barbara Park, sharing interesting facts they discovered.
As they explored further, they noticed the book was divided into eight chapters and immediately started planning when and where they would read. They also spent time studying the class picture page, where all the characters are illustrated. This sparked great conversations as students compared what they had imagined the characters looked like with the illustrations, and shared what they remembered about them from other stories we’ve read together.
Finally, they discovered the page featuring all of the author’s books and excitedly began pointing out the ones they recognized from our classroom read-alouds.
Students left school genuinely excited, many already beginning to read before the day was even over. It was a wonderful moment of connection, curiosity, and joy around reading.
It's that time of year!🌼
CES students and staff had a great time watching The Little Prince at the Waterville Opera House! They enjoyed the fun acting, colorful scenes, and magical story come to life on stage.
Look at these CES students monkeying around on the playground! This spring weather has them full of energy and smiles 😄
Students had a great time extending their learning from Mr. Sean’s Empathy Pizza Pie by creating their own personalized pizzas! As they decorated, students added ingredients including “Put Yourself in My Place” pepperoni and “Count on Me” mozzarella cheese, reinforcing the importance of empathy, kindness, and being a supportive friend. This hands-on activity gave students a fun and meaningful way to reflect on how their words and actions can positively impact others.
Mr. Sean visited Canaan Elementary today, sponsored by the Canaan Public Library. He entertained our students alongside his sidekick, Rodney, bringing energy and laughter to the day. His presentation, Empathy Pizza Pie!, focused on the importance of empathy, understanding apathy, and embracing acceptance, leaving students with meaningful lessons they can carry with them every day. Thank you Canaan Public Library for this fun event!
Look at this flock of friends up in the crow’s nest, scanning for treasures! With eyes peeled for hidden gems in the wood chips, their imaginations turned the playground into an adventurous treasure hunt.
Students spent their spring recess bringing a bit of magic to our playground by creating a fairy house at the base of our tree. With creativity and teamwork, they designed a whimsical little home, turning natural materials into something truly enchanting!
These lovely ladies were recognized as Students of the Month for March, demonstrating our core value of humility. They celebrated their achievement with a special pizza party with Mrs. Madore—well deserved!
Join us for our next Play and Learn on Saturday, April 11th for children ages 0-5!
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Our Academic and Arts Night was a joyful celebration of learning, creativity, and community. Families explored classrooms filled with hands-on activities, from designing nests to protect a Peep to carefully stacking eggs with play dough, challenges that sparked both problem-solving and laughter. Student artwork proudly lined the walls, showcasing the talent and effort of our learners, while visits with Mrs. Stevens in the music room added a lively, musical touch to the evening.
We were also grateful to welcome community partners, including the Somerset Wood Trustees, Aspire River Hawks, and Canaan Public Library, who shared valuable resources and opportunities with our families. A special highlight for many students was creating a snack alongside Assistant Principal, Mrs. Madore and Administrator Assistant, Miss. Amy. It was a wonderful night that truly reflected the strong connection between our school, families, and community.
We were also grateful to welcome community partners, including the Somerset Wood Trustees, Aspire River Hawks, and Canaan Public Library, who shared valuable resources and opportunities with our families. A special highlight for many students was creating a snack alongside Assistant Principal, Mrs. Madore and Administrator Assistant, Miss. Amy. It was a wonderful night that truly reflected the strong connection between our school, families, and community.
