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My students enjoy using their active minds to create art, build, and play. Using the play kitchen, blocks, dollhouse, and art materials, they unlock a different part of their brains that allows them to explore concepts in a new way. Their writing soars when they are able to create art to go along with it, and dramatic play remains a fan favorite center in my classroom. They exude pure joy when they are able to use their creativity and some of their best learning experiences occur during both structured and unstructured play. As a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic, many of my students have never been to school before and are severely behind on both creative and social emotional skills. They are in need of extra play opportunities in order to get caught up on the skills they will need in order to be successful in school. These materials will aide in their social and emotional development and allow them to catch up on valuable social skills. Play is the best way for students to learn. With a portion of my students speaking two or more languages, dramatic play is a great way for them to learn and practice their new vocabulary. They are able to use the center to work through the new things that they are experiencing and/or gain valuable background knowledge. In addition, several of my students come from low income families and the creative tools in my classroom allow them to participate in activities that their families may not be able to provide for them. Art supplies and toys are luxuries in a household that does not have much, and the materials at school allow them to receive a creative outlet.

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My students enjoy using their active minds to create art, build, and play. Using the play kitchen, blocks, dollhouse, and art materials, they unlock a different part of their brains that allows them to explore concepts in a new way. Their writing soars when they are able to create art to go along with it, and dramatic play remains a fan favorite center in my classroom. They exude pure joy when they are able to use their creativity and some of their best learning experiences occur during both structured and unstructured play. As a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic, many of my students have never been to school before and are severely behind on both creative and social emotional skills. They are in need of extra play opportunities in order to get caught up on the skills they will need in order to be successful in school. These materials will aide in their social and emotional development and allow them to catch up on valuable social skills. Play is the best way for students to learn. With a portion of my students speaking two or more languages, dramatic play is a great way for them to learn and practice their new vocabulary. They are able to use the center to work through the new things that they are experiencing and/or gain valuable background knowledge. In addition, several of my students come from low income families and the creative tools in my classroom allow them to participate in activities that their families may not be able to provide for them. Art supplies and toys are luxuries in a household that does not have much, and the materials at school allow them to receive a creative outlet.

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