Pre-K 2's Migration Project Brings Positive Change to Shore

Pre-K students have been learning about migratory species, and Mrs. White thought there would be no better way to help them understand the complex ecological process than for the students to become ‘migratory animals’ themselves. After taking plenty of time to choose their own species, create intricate costumes, and add lots and lots of color, Shore’s youngest students were ready to migrate!

The journey took the students to all corners of Shore, from their ‘natural habitat’ in the Lower School all the way to the Upper School, gymnasiums, dining hall, and finally the Winslow Building. As is with a real migration, the ‘migrators’ had to be very brave as they navigated uncharted territory, sticking together as they made their journey to make sure no one was left behind. Shore’s scratch kitchen was a particularly exciting stop, and the students were in awe of the work that Chef Wood and the kitchen team do. The group eventually made their way back to their classroom, but not before leaving their mark on the Dining Hall with a creative idea that will solve problems for Pre-K students for years to come.

Typically, in the Lower School where Shore’s early elementary program, Pre-K, and Kindergarten are located, each water station has a tall fountain and a short fountain so students of all ages can stop for a drink. However, in the Dining Hall, which is in one of the older buildings on campus, the water fountain has two tall fountains and no short one. This caused a big problem for the ‘migratory birds’ as they passed through, as they were tired and thirsty after a long journey and could not reach the water fountain. The Pre-K students, showing impressive creativity and innovative problem-solving skills for such a young age, decided right then and there that this water fountain needed a stool! With a stool, students of all heights and ages would be able to stop for a refreshing and much-needed drink of water before and after lunch. 

The class quickly took their idea to Head of School Amber Bock at their ‘Pre-K Board Meeting’ when they migrated over to her office, and she was enamored with the students’ thoughtful suggestion and immediately organized the ordering of a stool and planned a brief ‘installation party’ to celebrate the young problem solvers. Not only was the project a great learning experience for the students, but they were able to leave their mark on one of the places they visited, and thanks to our Pre-K students, no Shore student will ever have trouble reaching the Dining Hall water fountain.