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  • WA
  • More than half of students from low‑income households

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My classroom, located in Washington, is a group of 25 lower socio-economic students. While there is a balance of boys and girls within the room, over half have behavior/sensory issues. Most of these children have never had a preschool experience and in the beginning of the year could not find their names on their lockers or tables. Through much hard work with little resources, each student is reading not only their names, but many other words as well. Following directions is hard for them, as I am telling the directions over several times, with some students still not doing the work correctly. Taking care of things is a challenge. While we are a Title I school, there's not enough money for our classroom needs. The teacher has borrowed and purchased several of the big items and supplies needed for teaching these little sponges. Though it is working fine, it would be nice to have something more appropriate for the grade level.

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My classroom, located in Washington, is a group of 25 lower socio-economic students. While there is a balance of boys and girls within the room, over half have behavior/sensory issues. Most of these children have never had a preschool experience and in the beginning of the year could not find their names on their lockers or tables. Through much hard work with little resources, each student is reading not only their names, but many other words as well. Following directions is hard for them, as I am telling the directions over several times, with some students still not doing the work correctly. Taking care of things is a challenge. While we are a Title I school, there's not enough money for our classroom needs. The teacher has borrowed and purchased several of the big items and supplies needed for teaching these little sponges. Though it is working fine, it would be nice to have something more appropriate for the grade level.

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