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  • P4Q @ PS 70
  • Long Island City, NY
  • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

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The materials in this project will be a major asset in each students social, physical and mental development during their time in pre-school. For example the class parachute will strengthen such skills as building teamwork, taking turns, following directions, cooperation and making comparisons. Equipment needed such as stability balls will help keep students active while building core muscles, which support the rest of the body. Students with special emotional and developmental needs will benefit from sensory stimulation as then can roll on their belly and back on the larger balls. The musical instruments will helps students learn, rhythms, patterns and tempo. There is a huge connection between play and language development in early childhood education. As students engage, play, dance and make music together they are strengthening both their verbal and physical abilities to communicate. The strong communication skills will play a major role in the success of the students for the rest of their life.

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The materials in this project will be a major asset in each students social, physical and mental development during their time in pre-school. For example the class parachute will strengthen such skills as building teamwork, taking turns, following directions, cooperation and making comparisons. Equipment needed such as stability balls will help keep students active while building core muscles, which support the rest of the body. Students with special emotional and developmental needs will benefit from sensory stimulation as then can roll on their belly and back on the larger balls. The musical instruments will helps students learn, rhythms, patterns and tempo. There is a huge connection between play and language development in early childhood education. As students engage, play, dance and make music together they are strengthening both their verbal and physical abilities to communicate. The strong communication skills will play a major role in the success of the students for the rest of their life.

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