Friday Fun-Day Games for Students With Special Needs!
My students need a a variety of collaborative board games such as Trouble, Jenga, Hungry Hungry Hippos to help them build and sustain healthy relationships!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Guirn's classroom raised $302
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." A day in my class typically starts with high-five and a bright "GOOD MORNING!" While enjoying breakfast in the classroom, we share stories about our weekend or the night before.
My 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students come to class with the eagerness to learn!
When they walk into the classroom, they have an opportunity to truly be themselves, whether it be expressing themselves through arts, sports, or sharing their love for mathematics. I have 19 wonderful students in my Special Education classroom. The students in my classroom have disabilities ranging from Specific Learning Disabilities to Autism Spectrum Disorder to Emotional Behaviors. In addition, 10 of my 19 students are English Language Learners. My wonderful school is located in the heart of South Los Angeles, and many of the families are considered low-income. Within the neighborhood, the students are exposed to a variety of challenges on a daily basis (gang violence, poverty, drugs, etc.). However, none of these factors hinder their passion for learning.
My Project
My class will use these collaborative board games to build and sustain healthy relationships. Many of my students are continuing to practice appropriate social skills on a daily basis. I want to encourage appropriate social skills utilizing fun and engaging materials. My students can work in small groups build and create using Legos. My students can practice sportsmanship, leadership skills, and engage in healthy small group skills using: Hungry, Hungry Hippo, Uno, Jenga, HeadBandz, etc.
My class earns "Friday Fun-days" on Friday afternoons to reward them for all of the hard-work they've done throughout the week!
The students will be able to utilize these fun games as a part of Friday Fun-day activities!
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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