At Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School students learn social studies, the fun way

First graders and their special guests gathered at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School for the fourth annual Social Studies Night on March 19, an interactive event designed to encourage family participation in learning. The night featured a series of activities focused on civics, community, local history and geography, reinforcing the importance of being active and informed citizens.

Teachers from various disciplines led the activities in five different classrooms, with assistance from high school members of the Social Studies National Honor Society (Rho Kappa), under the guidance of adviser David Pontillo. Throughout the evening, students and their guests rotated through stations that made learning both fun and interactive.

Among the activities, participants assembled a jigsaw puzzle map of the United States, played social studies bingo and learned patriotic songs, which they performed in a lively parade. They also crafted teddy bears while listening to a story about Theodore Roosevelt and explored his legacy in conservation by planting seeds to take home.

As a special keepsake, each student received a small globe, serving as a reminder of the broader world and their role in it.