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Masera's science fair teaches individuality
Garrett, a working mother of four who knows exactly what multi-tasking means, offered to be project advisor, making it clear to her offspring that she wouldn't be project doer. By eliminating what she knew could create frustrations in her children, she turned this task of a couple of hours a day for several days into a meaningful time of learning fun and family bonding. "We had a good time with this," she told a visitor at the Fair, adding, "So many of the students created wonderful and thoughtful projects. I'm very impressed." Ude and curriculum teacher Cathy Hocoluk addressed the issue of how to get started with a tip sheet for parents, something Garrett endorsed as being "very helpful." The entire kindergarten through seventh grade student body, some diagnosed with autism and others having multiple disabilities, was included in the school's goal of achieving the State Education Department's science standards for success.
Meanwhile, at another section of the Science Fair, first grader Liam Fawcett Bay Shore UFSD, was proudly showing off his very colorful "sorting" project to teacher Rebecca Morales-Mulherin. "This is very developmentally appropriate for his age," she was explaining to an observer. The child's display included photos of the youngster, taken by a parent, as he planned his strategy and completed the work.
Parents were invited to browse the fair every afternoon during the week. Asked what struck her most about the success of the event, Ude commented, "The tremendous amount of assistance that came from our parents. They are great, very supportive, and that's so important to the children's success."
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