For six weeks this summer, the children at Stepping Stones School participated in the Extended School Year (ESY), which included opportunities to learn and to enjoy the summer season.

Activities included learning about Independence Day and fireworks; water play sessions that featured sprinklers, water tables, and more; sensory play that included tower building and sand and ocean-themed sensory bins, and a celebration of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

The ESY ended in August and students will return to start the 2023-24 school year in September.

The Arc of Essex County’s Stepping Stones School is a Department of Education-approved private school for students with disabilities serving children ages 3 to 10. Located in Roseland, NJ, the school is designed to meet the developmental and educational needs of children with cognitive impairments such as Down syndrome and other students with similar needs. For more information, or to request a tour and assistance with an out-of-district placement, contact Robin Moses, Director of Early Childhood and Education at (862) 210-8781 or rmoses@arcessex.org.