"My students are 6 and 7th grade special needs functional skills students. This means their learning is focused on life skills and those academics which will be important to their level of independence as they grow up.
They are also English Language Learners with many speech disorders. I need to ins...
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"My students are 6 and 7th grade special needs functional skills students. This means their learning is focused on life skills and those academics which will be important to their level of independence as they grow up.
They are also English Language Learners with many speech disorders. I need to instruct them using hands on, language rich, visually stimulating and creative techniques which will help them generalize in a variety of environments. I take them into community settings at least twice per month.
Nutrition, exercise and body awareness are critical components of our curriculum. Our district is a high needs district with many single parent homes , English language learners and limited financial resources for my program, beyond the basic classroom supplies. I need classroom resources which I can use to build their schema about health, nutrition and their bodies. After using these materials in my classroom to build vocabulary and comprehension skills, I will plan to take them to restaurants, farmer's markets, health facilities, and the local YMCA for an exercise program. Your donations will provide my 10 students and the other 27 functional skills students at my school, with much needed materials. These will not only benefit their health but provide materials to send home to the parents. Most of these students do not understand the amount of control they can have over their health and I want them to feel empowered.
My 6th grade special education students need 6 materials, including a Health & Safety Theme Box, a Going to the Doctor Teaching Kit and a Hands-On Classification Center.
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Mrs. D. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Dec 5, 2009
Dear Kris and Alexandra, keith and anna, Scott, kiki, Staci, Elizabeth, Pete Johnson and Anonymous Donor,
I am so thrilled that each of you have recognized the needs of my special children. They are my life and their health and safety is my priority. Through your generosity, I can begin teaching them a life long lesson, using hands -on and motivating materials. In these days of budget cut backs and a weakened economy, needs of classroom teachers are increased and we have to look outside our normal realm for the materials we need. Through this wonderful organization and your involvement with it, you have made our dream come true. Please be assured that these materials will benefit many children through the coming years and they will be told of your generosity. Take care and we will send pictures of my students doing activities with these materials. Bless you all. With gratitude,
Mrs. D.
Photos coming soon!
Region:
Arizona
Where is the classroom located? 
Submitted:
Sep 05, 2009
| Expires:
Feb 11, 2010
Additional Details
Level:
Grades 6-8
Teacher's funded projects:
1
Thank-you punctuality:
N/A
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Catherine T. (volunteer)
on Sep 5, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Ryan G. (associate)
on Sep 7, 2009
"I donated because I want to support kids in Arizona."
Pete Johnson
from Washington
gave
on Oct 14, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Special Needs education."
Elizabeth
gave
on Oct 17, 2009
"I gave to this project because I think the teacher is awesome and will do a great job with the program."
keith and anna
from Washington
gave
on Oct 30, 2009
"Thank you so much for the donation and compliment. My kids will use these materials to learn healthy ways to eat and safe food preparation so they can be more independent as they get older. You are appreciated!!"
The teacher Mrs. D.
on Oct 30, 2009
"I gave to this project because my niece who lives in Oklahoma is also a very special child! Even though she cannot walk and has trouble speaking, she is incredibly bright and add light to this world through her smile and many hugs!"
"Thank you Staci so very much for your donation. My kids will benefit greatly from learning nutritious ways to eat and exciting and fun ways to stay fit and healthy.
You are much appreciated. Bless you and your niece,
Liz Duncan"
The teacher Mrs. D.
on Nov 25, 2009
A donor
gave
on Nov 29, 2009
"Thank you Mrs. D, by the way is also my nickname here at Valley View. The students and I appreciate your help and will make it worth while by learning good nutrition habits and how to be healthy. Bless you,
Liz Duncan"
The teacher Mrs. D.
on Nov 30, 2009
"I gave to this project because I am a retired teacher and know how important supplies can enrich a curriculum."
kiki
from New Hampshire
gave
on Nov 30, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Special Needs education."
Scott
from Georgia
gave
on Dec 4, 2009
"I donated because proper nutrition is the building block for a long, healthy life. "
Kris and Alexandra
from New York, NY
gave
in support of Fred Wilson's Giving Page
on Dec 5, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Dec 5, 2009
The teacher Mrs. D.
on Dec 5, 2009
Purchased the supplies for Mrs. D.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member)
on Jan 4, 2010
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