Last weekend, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School teacher Mrs. Patricia Esposito and 39 fellow educators from western Pennsylvania participated in a lesson-planning blitz to create interactive STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) lessons.
The event focused on integrating the new STEELS science standards for the second and third grades with the dynamic world of ice hockey.
The day commenced with a warm welcome from the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Children's Museum, setting a collaborative tone for the sessions.
Educators worked together to brainstorm innovative lessons that combined the STEELS standards with hockey themes.
During breaks, participants took to the ice at PPG Paints Arena, equipped with shoe spikes, sticks, and pucks to showcase their skills.
A photo opportunity with Iceberg, the Penguins’ mascot, added to the day’s excitement and a lighthearted “pool noodle fight.” The group also enjoyed an inspiring tour of the Penguins’ locker room.
This fall, Mrs. Esposito looks forward to piloting the lessons developed during the blitz with her students while providing feedback to the Children's Museum.
“I just want to thank the Penguins and the Children's Museum for their gracious hospitality, allowing us to participate in this fabulous experience,” she said.