Help me give my students access to Drops in Bucket, a systematic, spiraling math and language arts curriculum that builds student confidence!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Nelson's classroom raised $529
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My Students
All students are diverse and energetic 5 and 6-year-olds in a southern Arizona Title I STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) school.
And 99% of our students qualify to receive free lunch.
Most are English Language Learners, including refugees from Africa, Asia, Mexico, and the Middle East. All coming from low-income households. School is often the first place my students are exposed to literacy, math, and STEAM activities in English. They come from homes where education is often not a priority, making the initial readiness gap wider. They strive to do their best against the odds and are always excited to come to school and learn.
My Project
Drops in the Bucket was a go-to program I used as a teacher years ago. When I moved out of state, I had to leave the curriculum for the next teacher. I miss it, and I would love to share it with my current and future students!
Drops in the Bucket is a systematic, spiraling curriculum focusing on key language arts and math skills designed for a particular grade -- the program builds independence, confidence, and reinforces skills on a daily basis.
In my current virtual learning environment, I would work in small groups re-teaching key concepts when needed, and use these resources as a quick, informal assessment to check for student understanding.
I would use the box of games in small groups to foster positive, social interaction with fellow classmates and encourage excitement while students show off their knowledge!
More than three‑quarters 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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