PS 116, William C. Hughley School, Jamaica, Queens, District 29

Marthe Jocelyn, Hannah's Collections & Hannah and the Seven Dresses: An exploration in language and math.

Visit 1: May 17, 2010
Visit 2: May 18, 2010

Ms. Deruisseaux's Class

Author-illustrator, Marthe Jocelyn worked with two 1st-grade classes in an exploration of language and primary math concepts through a study of Hannah and the Seven Dresses and Hannah’s Collections. Students produced their own collages with written descriptions using various fabrics and materials.

Marthe Jocelyn reads aloud to the PS 116 class.		A student cuts out fabrics for his collage.
Two first graders pose for the camera!		A girl glues her fabrics onto her collage.
Students read along from Hannah and the Seven Dresses.		The class looks up from their hard work to smile for the camera.

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