The Louisiana TIMED Program recently launched a new education program called TIMED to Learn at Live Oak Manor Elementary School in Waggaman. Designed to interest elementary students in the fields of construction, transportation and engineering, TIMED to Learn will teach kids about the TIMED projects in their communities.
“The Huey P. Long Bridge is such a recognizable landmark in Jefferson Parish,” said TIMED Spokesperson Meghan Legaux. “Kids are usually much more aware than we give them credit for. They want to know what’s going on in their community and they’re looking for ways to learn without it feeling like school. The purpose of TIMED to Learn is to get them excited to learn about the transportation projects in their backyards.”
Teachers and students at Live Oak Manor Elementary School participated in several hands-on activities featuring the Huey P. Long Bridge. Nearly 100 third and fourth grade students spoke with project staff and touched materials being used to widen the bridge. They also played games and were treated to special goodie bags that included more educational activities and prizes.
“The event was fantastic,” said Dannie Becnel, principal of Live Oak Manor Elementary. “I heard wonderful statements from the teachers and students afterwards. It was well organized, hands-on and the children really enjoyed it.”
TIMED to Learn was designed for third graders with help from Louisiana teachers. Participating teachers will have access to several curriculum ideas for science, social studies and language arts, created with the state’s new grade-learning expectations in mind. In addition, teachers and students are encouraged to visit the program’s website, www.timedtolearn.com.