Chilling success: how a classroom fridge can empower SPED students.
Help me give my students independence, healthy eating habits, sensory regulations, social skills, reward systems, and real-life skills.
$679 goal
This project expired on February 18, 2024.
This project expired on February 18, 2024.
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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 Project
Iam Padma working as a special education teacher in Socorro, NM. I see the variety of students with varying needs.
Introducing a classroom refrigerator could be a valuable addition to our classroom environment.
Here are some ways it could help:
1. Promoting Independence: Having a refrigerator allows students to store their snacks and beverages independently. This fosters a sense of responsibility and self-sufficiency, which can be particularly empowering for our special ed students.
2. Healthy Eating Habits: We can stock the fridge with healthy snacks and drinks, teaching our students about making nutritious choices. This practical experience can contribute to better eating habits both in and out of school.
3. Sensory Regulation: For students who require sensory support, a classroom refrigerator can offer a calming and soothing experience. The sound and sensation of opening and closing the fridge can be integrated into sensory breaks.
4. Social Skills: Sharing and taking turns while using the refrigerator can provide opportunities for social interaction and the development of essential social skills.
5. Reward System: We can implement a reward system tied to the refrigerator, motivating students to complete tasks and meet behavioral goals.
6. Real-Life Skills: Using the refrigerator can teach practical life skills, such as organization, cleaning up, and proper food storage, which are important for daily living.
I believe that introducing a classroom refrigerator could be a valuable tool in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for our special education students. I'm open to discussing this further and exploring the logistics of implementing this idea.
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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