Help me give my students an area rug for them to have a comfortable writing and group work area. This rug will allow them to work more comfortably and give them access to a better work environment.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ahearn's classroom raised $166
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
I'm a 6th grade special education teacher for a 12:1 class at a Title I intermediate school located in Brooklyn, NY. I work with diverse students who struggle with learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, ADD and language development. Most have developed a negative attitude towards schooI. I, along with the rest of the special education team at my school, fight every day to make learning a positive experience for these students. We want our students to gain a love for learning and look forward to coming to school every day.
My students are all very unique and require a lot of individualized learning techniques.
Each student has a different learning need, behavior management need and range of abilities. Most of my students struggle with reading and writing, which affects their learning in every class. I strive to make my students learning environment a positive and comfortable one for optimum growth. I attempt to teach through engaging materials that keep them interested and make learning fun.
My Project
This rug will be put in the classroom as a space for students to go to for independent reading and writing. It will also be used as a small group work area.
Having a comfortable place for my students to go to and do independent work will increase focus and work stamina.
Most of my students have ADD or ADHD, having a separate area for them to utilize will create a more flexible learning environment. The students are in the same room for a long period of time, so having different working areas is vital for production and will keep them engaged for a longer period of time.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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