I teach kindergarten in a high-poverty, urban public school setting in Eastern Missouri. Most of my students come from low socioeconomic families and neighborhoods.
What child' does not love to grab a paint brush and express themselves through the form of Art? My students need opportunities to go beyond the prescribed curriculum. They need time to create and learn through hands-on experiences. What better way to do this than to paint. As an educator of early childhood, I to often see our five and six year old children being asked to sit for long periods of time and keep time on task as that of a 8, 9, or 10 year old. I want my students to have experiences they will remember and the opportunity to learn letters, sounds and words through other types of media.
The only resources we have now are a few old hand me down paint brushes and paint that needs a film removed off the top before we can use it. I can just imagine a creation station being add to the workshop stations we already have. In it is a two-sided easel, paint cups, new paint brushes, fresh paint, a drying rack to keep our masterpieces safe and aprons to keep our clothes clean.
My students need this Creation Station. It will give them a new found enthusiasm for learning and the ability to express themselves beyond pencil and paper. Thank you for your continued support of all children and educators and I look forward to sending you a one-of-a-kind kindergarten work of art.
Nearly all 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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