April 15, 2026
Mrs. DeRosa, Mrs. Snodgrass, and Mrs. Perez’s kindergarten class at Petway celebrated “Peeps Day” on Tuesday, March 31st with a day full of engaging, hands-on learning experiences across multiple subject areas. Each student adopted their very own Peep in the morning by working with a partner to solve a math problem, then thoughtfully named and cared for it throughout the day. As part of this activity, students demonstrated the Petway character traits by showing responsibility, kindness, empathy, acceptance and cooperation while tending to their “pets.”
The celebration also incorporated a collaborative STEM component, during which students worked in pairs to design and build homes for their Peeps using jelly beans and toothpicks. This activity was integrated into their math block, encouraging problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork.
In science, students participated in a “sink or float” experiment using their Peeps. They made predictions, tested their ideas, and observed the results, helping to build early scientific thinking skills through hands-on exploration.
Throughout the day, students earned “carrots” by making positive choices and exhibiting expected behaviors, which they used to “feed” their Peeps. This added an element of motivation and reinforced positive decision-making. At the end of the day, students proudly took their Peeps home, making for a fun and memorable learning experience.
The celebration also incorporated a collaborative STEM component, during which students worked in pairs to design and build homes for their Peeps using jelly beans and toothpicks. This activity was integrated into their math block, encouraging problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork.
In science, students participated in a “sink or float” experiment using their Peeps. They made predictions, tested their ideas, and observed the results, helping to build early scientific thinking skills through hands-on exploration.
Throughout the day, students earned “carrots” by making positive choices and exhibiting expected behaviors, which they used to “feed” their Peeps. This added an element of motivation and reinforced positive decision-making. At the end of the day, students proudly took their Peeps home, making for a fun and memorable learning experience.