I currently have 30 students in my special education (SPED) classes. My students are SPED students and have a love for technology, reading, math and science. They are very excited about learning and I want to make the class interactive. Due to time and lack of reliable technology, we are limited.
My students don't have access to technology or additional resources at home.
Many of our students are foster care students that don't have any technology. The students in my classroom are a diverse group of children who come from intricate family backgrounds. I teach at a low-income school, in a classroom full of eager learners who are enthusiastic about coming to school every day!
My Project
With the 10 different ethnic dolls, my students will experience a representation of diversity in the classroom. They will acknowledge and express acceptance of the cultural diversity of the families in our community.
The diverse of the dolls will showcase a tremendous role in the social and emotional development of all my students.
Looking at dolls that represent them will make them feel better about themselves. Seeing dolls that look like them will help them feel loved and respected.
My students will understand they are not alone and that in our classroom we accept all students. Interacting with the dolls will ensure that they are viewing and accepting the things that make each culture unique.
The dolls are multiethnic, which will expose my students to diversity as well.
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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