Help me give my students a sensory based, hands-on learning experience! You are never too young to start exploring STEM materials in a meaningful and developmentally appropriate way!
I have the privilege of teaching a special education classroom in Richmond city. My students range from 2 to 5 years old and their courage and resilience amazes me every single day. Many of my students have severe physical, medical, and developmental needs and are dependent on others for many parts of their daily living. They are extraordinary individuals who have faced so many challenges in their short lives and still come to school with a smile on their face and ready to learn!
My Project
I firmly believe that every child, regardless of developmental ability, has the potential to learn and succeed. Children with disabilities or delays, in particular, need to be instilled early with a high quality education and a love of learning as a way of helping them to develop and demonstrate their unique potential and abilities. Research has shown hands-on and engaging STEM materials in the classroom can carry over into all aspects of a child’s development. These materials will help my students explore building, engineering, using our five senses, manipulating our light board and learning about speed and force! Please help my amazing little learners engage in a truly hands-on STEM experience!
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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