This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
"The more they burn, the better they learn" by Let's Move.Org.
Physical activity is essential to a healthy lifestyle, and it can be especially important in helping children do better in school.
All of our students are eligible for free or reduced lunches based on family income.
Our students come from poverty stricken homes and neighborhoods, yet enjoy coming to school everyday to eagerly demonstrate their learning. Our students are a group of great kids that deserve all the advantages that schools in the suburbs have, in the classroom and out on the playground. Our students are a group of hard working general education and special needs children. They work very hard during the school day and when it is time to go out to recess they have minimal time and inadequate equipment. They need this brief time outside to burn off excess energy from sitting and being attentive during the school day.
My Project
We are in need of various sports balls, jump ropes, hoops, foam flyers and a storage cart for use during recess. After working hard in the classroom on reading, math, science, and social studies, we need to go outside and burn off some energy positively. Students will learn valuable social skills such as cooperation and collaboration. An extremely valuable skills for our special need students. Students will also learn about living a healthy lifestyle, while having fun playing various sports. The equipment will be available to share for all the students in our K-8 school.
"True enjoyment comes from activity of the mind and exercise of the body; the two are ever united." - Wilhelm Von Humboldt
Playground time and exercise are critical for elementary school students.
They deserve time and equipment to let off a little steam and just be kids.
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