An exploration of the stories of Dr. Seuss introduced a range of learning opportunities for young minds at Reinhard Early Childhood Center in the Bellmore School District.
Students in Ms. Sicoli’s class read stories by Dr. Seuss that included “Yertle the Turtle” and “One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish.” Students took on a variety of artistic challenges related to the stories, such as naming the colors of different fish, finding words that rhyme and creating handprint-style paintings. Practicing their opinion writing, students stated an opinion, backed it up with facts and stated a conclusion. Like the turtles in “Yertle the Turtle,” students’ turtle paper crafts were also stacked towards the ceiling. The lessons incorporated Bellmore’s Core Values and Leadership Principles, including respect and integrity.

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1) Students in Ms. Sicoli’s class at Reinhard Early Childhood Center explored the stories of Dr. Seuss and completed a variety of projects based on the author’s work.

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Date Added: 4/4/2025

A celebration of music brought weeks of fun to the Reinhard Early Childhood Center in the Bellmore School District as students marked Music in Our Schools Month throughout the month of March.
Each week, students were challenged to come to school dressed to follow engaging weekly themes. Team jerseys were sported for “Sports Music Day,” for example, while “Tie Dye Day” signified the music of the 1970s. Students also dressed in cowboy-related gear for “Country Day” before concluding the month-long celebration with a “Favorite Decades Day,” when students dressed to represent different eras of music history. Music in Our Schools Month returns each year to boost students’ appreciation of music and highlight the Bellmore District’s commitment to incorporating innovative music education in lessons throughout every grade level.

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1) Decades of music history were represented with fun outfits at the Reinhard Early Childhood Center for Music in Our Schools Month.
2) First graders Vivian Haroutiounian, Lilly Abbruzzese and Alina Rodriguez marked “Decades Day.”
3) Leah Lerner and Juliette Stone represented the 1970s with tie dye outfits.
4) Reinhard students had a blast getting creative with their outfits.

Photos courtesy Bellmore Public Schools

Date Added: 4/2/2025