On a recent warm, sunny afternoon, Allison Park Elementary School students darted among more than a dozen stations set up in a grassy area outside, adjacent to the library, eager to sample the activities.
Some ran to the Sound Station, a musical wall composed of wood and metal recyclable items that students strike to produce sounds, while others plunged their hands into the sensory centers, two painted flower boxes that contain tubs filled with feathers, rocks and other objects that allow students to explore different feels and senses.
Still others showcased their talents on the new outdoor stage, where students read poetry and played musical instruments.
The activities were part of the unveiling of the school’s outdoor makerspace classroom, which opened May 16.
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