At PNA, teachers aim to facilitate high-quality learning experiences for students. After considering the learning goals, students are provided with resources to maximize learning experiences. Here are some examples of resources for learning:1. Content Experts – In 4th/5th grade science, Dr. Lorenz, an ophthalmologist, was invited to the class as a guest speaker to provide students information about how eyes work. According to S. Boss and J. Larmer, “to boost student motivation, and make real-works connections to learning, involving adults from outside the classroom real helps”. Students were engaged during the entire science class. Student inquiry was impressive that one hour was not even enough to answer all their valid and intelligent questions.

​2. Within-Reach Books – To create engaged readers, third grade students were taught how to find “within-reach” a.k.a. “just right books” so they could read long and strong. These books help students develop fluency and comprehension. These are the books students read independently during reading workshop or whenever they read for pleasure.

3. Children Turns into Experts – Third grade students have completed the mystery unit and have become experts on reading fiction / mystery books. Using explaining voice, gestures, and their knowledge, they were able to teach second graders. This learning opportunity had third grade students role-play their way into positions of academic importance.