Partners For Enrichment

04/10/2026

Today at Hope Elementary, students in grades 3-5 were able to learn more about Mi’kmaq culture from Mike Morin, a basket weaver whose ancestors are native to New Brunswick, Canada. Each student created a small berry basket using basic weaving techniques, and materials, including ash wood that was hand-harvested by Mike.

Partners for Enrichment is able to bring programs and experiences like these to children in Hope, Appleton, and Lincolnville, because of generous monetary donations from our community! Thank you!

03/20/2026

Last week, Lincolnville Central School was so fortunate to be able to host Dan Wenger, of Midcoast Music Therapy. Grades Pre K-2 had a chance to learn more about beats and rhythm, and also try out some instruments they had never seen before!

02/09/2026

Today, grades 3-5 at Hope Elementary, Appleton Village, and Lincolnville Central School received a visit from Maine author, illustrator, and fiber artist, Hillary Dow, of Binding Tales. Hillary spoke with students about her creative process as a fiber artist, how she felts her wool creations, and the steps that go into authoring and publishing a book.

You can find Hillary’s books and more information on her art at: www.bindingtales.com

02/08/2026

Last week, Appleton Village School hosted “Within A Whale”, that brought a life-sized, inflatable whale to students for a powerful experience of marine science learning!

01/20/2026

This spring, Partners for Enrichment is excited to bring “Within A Whale” to PreK through Fifth Grade in Appleton Village School, Hope Elementary School, and Lincolnville Central School.

“Within the Whale," is a Maine-based program that uses a life-sized, inflatable humpback whale to teach about marine biology and conservation. This interactive experience will allow our students to step inside the inflatable whale, explore its anatomy while learning about the challenges faced by humpback whales and the importance of ocean conservation.

05/19/2023

“Some days - I will make mistakes. Will you help me be ok in those moments, so I can feel safe and continue to grow”

Hope Elementary School’s 🏫 kindergarten class had a special visitor today -Kellie Doyle Bailey, Calm Cool Kids Educate! They learned SO many new things about their brain 🧠 and what happens to it when you feel upset. She read her newest book, “Some Days I make Mistakes” and the kids really CONNECTED with the story. They even could see a resemblance in the main character 😉 Thanks, Kellie! HES loved every minute of your visit. ❤️

05/16/2023

Hope Elementary School‘s Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade had an amazing time listening to author Fran Hodgkins read her newest children’s book, “In a Patch of grass.”

02/03/2022

“No sheet music you just learn the rhythms”

Learn more about Messan Jordan Benissan. The gentleman master drummer who worked with the students at Lincolnville Central School this week. He has quite the resume. We are very lucky to have him as part of our community!

02/02/2022

This is what is all about! ♥️ African hand drums are played to communicate, celebrate, mourn and inspire. This week, Messan Jordan Benissan INSPIRED the students at Lincolnville Central School. Press play & listen. Such an amazing experience!

12/16/2021

Thank you Chewonki for an amazing presentation! The students at Lincolnville Central School had a fantastic time meeting Wooten & Ginny and learning all about the different mammals in Maine.

*This wonderful opportunity was made possible by the Partners for Enrichment.

12/16/2021