My students need art supplies including construction paper, poster paper, watercolor pencils, colored pencils, scissors, glue, and a pencil sharpener, along with dry erase math number lines and graph paper.
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My Students
Our classroom is an open and inviting environment designed to foster independent student learning. My students are thirsty for new materials to continue their education.
I teach in a public urban multi-age Montessori school with twenty eight first through third grade students.
My students learn though small group and individual lessons, research and inquiry, and by going out in to our community. My students come from all different backgrounds racially and socioeconomically and live in an urban setting.
My students are involved in social justice and environmental conscious movements taking a stand and trying to better the world. Our students work hard with the resources they have to follow their passions and find meaning in their education.
My Project
Math is a daily part of our lives. It is all around us, and it is vital for elementary age students to create a sound mathematical base.
Too many students feel that they are not good at math, or that they are afraid of math; this project will encourage students to interact with math lessons and see the intrinsic connections between math and art.
Math can feel tricky and cause anxiety in many children. It is our job to make it more approachable and concrete for students.
Magnetic dry erase number lines and grid paper will allow students to interact in small group lessons practicing mathematical concepts. We will study artists who use symmetry, and students will create their own works with large poster paper. Students will study the Golden Ratio in nature, and make their own posters. We will look at how different cultures and religions use geometric patterns in their art and architecture, and students will use construction paper to create their own pieces .We will use register paper to create long timelines showing different examples of mathematics in art over time.
With these materials, students will be encouraged to complete creative responses to math lessons, create substantial and beautiful works representing their knowledge, and continue to grow in their love for math.
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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