Woodmont Classroom to Get Dry Erase Makeover

Teacher receives grant for creative thinking.

The Montville Educational Foundation (MEF), recently presented a grant to Carolyn Wyks, second grade teacher at Woodmont Elementary School.  The grant was issued to Wyks for her innovative and creative thinking. "The funding will be used to promote brainstorming and idea organization by transforming each student’s work area into a blank slate. This would be accomplished with IdeaPaint and associated supplies," Wyks said. "IdeaPaint is a dry erase paint that is applied to any smooth surface (desks, walls, tables) transforming work space into creative spaces. It is not just paint. It serves as a magic wand. A single coat sparks creativity and collaboration, as it encourages students to fully explore their ideas in a new medium other than …

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