Preschool students from the Beach Haven School took a trip to the Acme supermarket in Long Beach Township this week as part of an immersive learning experience connected to their current classroom grocery store theme. The visit allowed young learners to explore a real grocery environment, gain background knowledge and make meaningful connections that will support their play and learning back in the classroom.

As part of the Tools of the Mind curriculum, the preschool emphasizes purposeful play, hands-on exploration and…