A Day at Flamingo Gardens!
The B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students had a fantastic day exploring Flamingo Gardens! They learned interesting facts about wildlife and nature, visited animal habitats, walked through beautiful gardens, and enjoyed a tram ride around the park.
Students made great classroom connections while practicing important social skills like listening, participating, and working together. A fun and meaningful day for all!
Broward Sheriff’s Office Autism Family Day
Guests explored a wide range of community resources, learned about programs and supports available locally, and connected with professionals who are passionate about making a difference. This was a great opportunity to ask questions, gather helpful materials, and discover new services that can benefit families.
In addition to resource tables, Autism Family Day featured engaging activities, interactive experiences, and a welcoming environment where families could build meaningful connections with others in the community.
Painting, Creativity, and Inspiration
Students gathered their supplies—paint, brushes, canvases, and aprons—and eagerly got to work. Mrs. Beltran first shared a completed example of a beautiful spring-themed painting, then guided students step by step as they created their own. Everyone was encouraged to use their creativity and imagination, making each piece unique.
This activity provided a wonderful opportunity for students to express themselves creatively while socializing and collaborating with their classmates. It also supported personal growth by helping students explore hobbies that can serve as positive coping strategies.
We are so grateful for this inspiring experience and for Mrs. Beltran’s generosity and creativity!
Mindfulness in Motion!
The B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students enjoyed a peaceful afternoon at Weston Regional Park, participating in a guided yoga and mindfulness session surrounded by the trees.
Through stretching, focused breathing, and grounding techniques, students practiced being present, managing stress, and strengthening the connection between mind and body, all while enjoying some fresh air.
After yoga, the class wrapped up the outing with a picnic style lunch, providing additional opportunities to practice social communication, cooperation, and relaxation in a natural setting. A perfect blend of wellness, nature, and social skill building!
A heartfelt thank you to Michell Llovet with Mindful Movements for Life, for an empowering experience that showed the students how meaningful mindful practices can be. All the students absolutely loved it! Namaste!
Movie Day Fun & Real-World Skills in Action!
The B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students had a fantastic Friday outing at AMC Theater! Before the movie, students explored the menu, chose their own snacks, and practiced budgeting with a $20 limit—calculating totals to make sure they stayed on track.
At the theater, they independently ordered their food, collected their change, filled their drinks, and found their seats. The group loved watching The Super Mario Movie and showed excellent movie theater etiquette throughout the experience!
The Student Café is officially OPEN!
The B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students kicked off their student‑run breakfast business with a hands‑on shopping trip to Sam's Club. Each group used a shopping list, learned how to navigate a wholesale store, scanned a membership card, and independently checked out their...
Preparing for Employment Through Real-World Experience
Each week, the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students head to Old Navy to continue developing and refining their workplace skills. They’ve taken on a variety of responsibilities, including sorting clothing by size, organizing racks, folding display items, pulling pieces without...
Budgeting, Safety, and Social Skills in the Community
Last week, students had a great time during their Community Based Instruction fieldtrip to Palm Springs Mile! While visiting Burlington and Dollar Tree, students practiced real‑world budgeting and independent functioning skills. They located clothing and shoe sizes...
Students Spread Kindness Through Service!
HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students recently took part in a heartwarming community service project, creating Kindness Kits in the spirit of Valentine’s Day and in preparation for BCPS’ Day of Service and Love, honoring the lives lost at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. ...
Building Independence Through a Fun-Filled Valentine’s Celebration
The HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. class had a wonderful Valentine’s Day celebration filled with love, learning, and creativity! Students enjoyed themed activities like reading about the history of sweethearts, completing a math activity, and decorating their own Valentine bags...
A Sweet Lesson in Life Skills and Independence
To get ready for Valentine’s Day, the B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students took a fun and hands‑on budgeting trip to Target. Each student received a $12 budget and chose 13 goodies, one for every classmate. Some picked playful Valentine‑themed fidgets, while others went with...
Football, Fun, and Food: Super Bowl Party Highlights
The HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. class had an extremely successful annual Super Bowl Party. Students started off the day completing a variety of Super Bowl themed activities including reading an article about the Super Bowl, predicting who they thought would win, and completing...
Students Score Big in Super Bowl Party Prep
In preparation for the annual HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Super Bowl Party, students took a trip to Publix to shop for all the food, drinks, and desserts for the big day. Students were divided into small groups and given visual shopping lists, then navigated the store by...
B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students Lead with Fitness + Nutrition
HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students powered through a challenging workout at Cross Fit led by trainer Vanessa and gym owner Dominic, who shared great insights on staying active, eating well, and building healthy daily routines. The session included a full warm‑up, strength...
Mini Golf Adventures Strengthen Social and Life Skills
This week, our students enjoyed a fun and engaging leisure day at Monster Golf. After learning the rules, they played alongside their classmates, practiced teamwork, and built social skills in a relaxed, supportive setting. The excitement didn’t stop there, the...