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I love teaching first graders. They become excited with each new activity and are always ready to try new things. The enthusiasm little children have is contagious. I feel their enthusiasm every single day. It is my responsibility to give the children the best education I can and make it a very special place to come to everyday. I want them to LOVE school. Young children feel a sense of empowerment when they are involved in making art, whether they are modeling with clay, drawing with crayons, or making a collage from recycled scraps. They have control over the materials they use and the decisions they make. Making art also builds a child's self-esteem by giving them opportunities to express what they are thinking and feeling. Small group art activities also help children practice important social skills like taking turns, sharing, and negotiating for materials. I am asking for paper and glue for our classroom. Our school has a limited budget and often essentials like paper and glue are not available for the children. The children will truly benefit from these materials. They will be making so many decisions. One decision would be to decide what they would like to portray in art. Another decision would be to choose the media they will use and the arrangement of objects in their work. They will decide how slowly or quickly they will finish their project. Lastly, they will be given a chance to evaluate their own artwork. My goal is primarily to empower my students through art. All children are born artists!

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I love teaching first graders. They become excited with each new activity and are always ready to try new things. The enthusiasm little children have is contagious. I feel their enthusiasm every single day. It is my responsibility to give the children the best education I can and make it a very special place to come to everyday. I want them to LOVE school. Young children feel a sense of empowerment when they are involved in making art, whether they are modeling with clay, drawing with crayons, or making a collage from recycled scraps. They have control over the materials they use and the decisions they make. Making art also builds a child's self-esteem by giving them opportunities to express what they are thinking and feeling. Small group art activities also help children practice important social skills like taking turns, sharing, and negotiating for materials. I am asking for paper and glue for our classroom. Our school has a limited budget and often essentials like paper and glue are not available for the children. The children will truly benefit from these materials. They will be making so many decisions. One decision would be to decide what they would like to portray in art. Another decision would be to choose the media they will use and the arrangement of objects in their work. They will decide how slowly or quickly they will finish their project. Lastly, they will be given a chance to evaluate their own artwork. My goal is primarily to empower my students through art. All children are born artists!

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