I am a teacher in a school for students with severe mental challenges. I see that my students are faced with many obstacles both in and outside of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to keep things simple and provide them with creative and meaningful learning experiences that are age appropriate. My students are creative, clever, and very spontaneous. They like to move and love lots of positive attention.
There are things that may prevent my students from getting ahead early in life and may not provide them with the life experiences many of us see as "typical." From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom, I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me.
By doing this in a creative and positive way, I am hoping to inspire even our earliest learners to continue on a path of academic excellence.
My Project
My students are currently using paintbrushes that come in a 10 pack from the dollar store. The other choice they have are children's brushes that are falling apart and leave hairs in their painting.
Students need to have the right tools for the job.
I'm giving young adults children's play toys to do a job because that is all that is available to me. I need an assortment of new paint brushes for all my students, elementary to post-secondary, to be able to create their artwork and learn the skills I am teaching them. By donating to my project, you will be providing my students with appropriate tool which will definitely improve their performance in the fine arts.
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