Help me give my students sensory objects to help them concentrate and to regulate their emotions.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Carr's classroom raised $330
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
The majority of my third-grade students come from low-income single parent homes. Unfortunately, many of the parents are uneducated and not able to help their children develop reading skills. On the first day of school, more than 90% of the students that entered my classroom were not reading at a third-grade level. These students are hard working and goal oriented, they just need reading materials that will help them to develop the reading skills they need in order to achieve their academic goals.
My students are part of a T.E.A.M.
because we believe that Together Everyone Achieves Mastery. At the end of the year, my third graders must pass an online state test in order to go to fourth grade. My students do not come to school with a love a literacy. I know that by incorporating different genres into our daily literacy lessons my students will reach their goals, and become third-grade readers.
My Project
We strive to meet the needs of all our students. Within my class, I teach a variety of students: learning disabilities, ADD, ADHD, Autism, and English language learners. Also, some if not all of these students are highly energetic, anxious, or stressed out. When they "act out," or are not paying attention, they end up in trouble but, it doesn't have to be this way: they deserve more.
Bouncy Bands for Chairs and Stress Balls will help students take control of their bodies in a more positive way.
Fidget toys are both effective at helping the student to concentrate and can easily fit into the classroom environment. These toys are small, quiet, and are able to be used without distracting others. Students can use these toys to concentrate during a lesson, a silent or independent activity, or a test. The color changing lamp would be used in a sensory area where students could sit and take a mental break that will help them regain their focus.
My students will become empowered by the opportunity to practice self-control, thus, developing a positive self-image and positive self-esteem. This will be evident in their classroom behavior and their academic performance. Investing in fidget toys will improve the quality of education for all students.
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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