I work in an inner-city school that houses approximately six hundred and fifty pre-kindergarten through sixth grade students. Eighty percent are high needs students. Forty-five percent are English Language Learners. We serve over two hundred autistic and special education students. Our preschool program provides a developmental curriculum in an inclusive environment when possible.
Our four preschool classrooms serve seventy happy, playful and eager-to-learn three and four year old students, with sixty-three percent being special needs.
Our program is based on the belief that “quality early childhood education programs will ensure the healthy growth of a future generation and provide the foundation for lifelong learning. Through a classroom that promotes the development of positive personal relationships and utilizes a variety of hands-on experiences, children gain confidence in their ability to explore, question, discover, solve problems, integrate knowledge, think critically and take risks.”
My Project
Preschoolers love to create and discover. They learn by playing and exploring the immense world around them. Having the right materials to assist them as they engage in discovery is necessary to meet their curiosity and growth.
Three and four year olds love doing art and crafts activities and teachers love the many developmental skills they are improving by participating in these fun activities.
My students need Pacon SunWorks Heavyweight Construction Paper, My First Crayola; Easy-Grip Colored Pencils, Glitter Paint and Glue, colored sand, feathers and a Melissa & Doug Wooden Tabletop Paper Roll Dispenser With White Bond Paper in order to be able to create wonderful craft projects. These materials will help all of my diverse students apply both imagination and rational thinking to the making of art as they demonstrate their powers of observation, abstraction, invention, and expression. But the best part will be that they are enjoying these activities as their confidence and skills soar.
Pacon SunWorks Heavyweight Construction Paper 9-inches by 12-inches 500-count Assorted (CON01500)
• Amazon Business
$14.99
4
$59.96
Crayola; My First Crayola; Easy-Grip Colored Pencils; Art Tools; 8 Count; Designed for Toddlers
• Amazon Business
$3.99
9
$35.91
Elmer's Washable Glitter Glue, 6 oz Bottles - 6 colors
• Amazon Business
$17.27
2
$34.54
Glitter Art Set 32 pack - Ultra Fine Glitter for Slime - Craft Glitter - Art Supplies Glitter Shaker Jars - Extra Fine Glitter Set - Loose Glitter Pack - Slime Ingredients
• Amazon Business
$11.99
2
$23.98
Xtreme Sand 3 Pound Box - 1/2 Pound Each Of 6 Classic Colors
• Amazon Business
$5.31
4
$21.24
Melissa & Doug Tabletop Easel Paper Roll (12 inches x 75 feet) - 2-Pack
• Amazon Business
$9.99
2
$19.98
Melissa & Doug Wooden Tabletop Paper Roll Dispenser With White Bond Paper (12 inches x 75 feet)
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Play Sand - 2 LBS of Sand with Castle Molds and Tray (Glow-in-the-Dark!) - A Kinetic Sensory Activity
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Crayola Washable Glitter Paint Great for Classroom Projects, 6 Count
• Amazon Business
$4.39
3
$13.17
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Play Sand - 2 LBS of Sand with Castle Molds and Tray (Blue) - A Kinetic Sensory Activity
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Play Sand - 2 LBS of Sand with Castle Molds and Tray (Red) - A Kinetic Sensory Activity
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Elmer's 3D Washable Glitter Glue Pens, Classic Rainbow, Pack of 10 Pens - Great For Making Slime
• Amazon Business
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Caswell and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.