Creativity blossoms at Cherry Lane School as second graders become budding authors thanks to Carle Place High School seniors. On May 29, the National English Honor Society members visited Cherry Lane to mentor second graders during their literacy unit. The seniors guided the younger students through the essential elements of storytelling— such as characters, setting and plot— and helped them brainstorm ideas for their own creative stories. The second graders had the freedom to write in any style they chose, from narrative fiction to imaginative fiction tales.
In addition to writing, students illustrated their stories with drawings that brought their ideas to life. Each book also featured a special “All About the Author” page, where students shared fun facts about themselves and included a self-portrait. To celebrate the completion of the unit, the seniors helped turn these imaginative stories into fully crafted individual books for each second grader.
The Carle Place School District remains dedicated to fostering meaningful connections across grade levels and encouraging a love of learning at every stage.
