I see our students as the little caterpillar from the story "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" written by Eric Carle. Preschool is the first school experience for our students and they come to us excited to learn and grow. As we teach them new concepts and they experience new themes and academic concepts, they continually grow into beautiful butterflies, ready and prepared to fly into kindergarten.
Our class consists of 20 students from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses.
We service students identified with specials needs, students with English as their second language, and students who are peer models.
Our school is located in the urban school district of Cleveland, OH where 100% of our students are on free or reduced meals.
My Project
As a teacher I constantly re-evaluate my teaching and my classroom. I ask myself, "How can I make things better for my students? How can I enhance my student's learning? What materials does my centers need to give my students hands on learning? When reflecting and evaluating my classroom environment I noticed that my science and STEM center could really use some updating.
"Science and everyday life cannot and should not be seperated" -Rosalind Franklin
Providing my students with updated STEM and science materials to explore gives them an opportunity to learn at their own pace. New materials will give my students opportunities to explore and ask questions, make predictions, and solve their questions through experimentation and play.
Nearly all 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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