Mr. Cederbaum - Grade K-1

This grant will provide all teachers in the elementary school with a library of books to be utilized in conjunction with the Open Circle Curriculum. Currently in the Wrentham Elementary Schools, the Open Circle Curriculum is being utilized in many of the elementary school classrooms on a regular basis. In the upcoming years, more teachers will incorporate this curriculum into their weekly class schedule. Open Circle is a social and emotional learning program that aids elementary school children in developing the skills needed to be good learners and to form healthy, positive relationships with people throughout their lives. There is a large selection of current children’s literature that reinforces the behaviors and correlates with the Open Circle Curriculum. WEST has offered funds for the purchase of a variety of children’s literature titles that will benefit all grade levels. Mr. Cederbaum affirms that “teachers will utilize the Open Circle Literature Library to enhance their lessons both in and out of Open Circle” while “students will enjoy the stories and connect them to Open Circle”.