My students need transparent Magna Tiles, Crystal Climbers and pattern blocks to begin developing engineering and architecture skills while studying the unit on light.
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My Students
I teach in a low-income, high poverty area. The school is located in an urban neighborhood in New York City where students live in apartment houses. 85% of our students are eligible for free and reduced lunches. The students are served breakfast, lunch and even an early dinner (for those students that stay for the after school program). Many of our students come to school hungry. As well, a majority of the population is eating potato chips and colored water for breakfast. Many students walk to school themselves, or with an older sibling.
I have 18 students of different ethnic backgrounds.
I have 7 students who do not speak English. The students speak Creole, Arabic, and Spanish. The students are African American, Haitian, Latino, Arabic, and Jamaican. For the majority of the students, this is their first educational experience. Many of them have not heard stories being read aloud. Many students do not have educational toys, such as blocks, and lego at home.
The students come to my classroom to a place where they are comfortable: socially and emotionally. A place where they learn.
My Project
Pre-K students will create complex structures using transparent Magna Tile and Crystal Climber building blocks. Magna tiles are blocks that are easy to connect for young builders, who are building their confidence & skills. Crystal climbers interlock with slots which help with fine motor coordination. The transparent pattern blocks let students plan designs and patterns while learning colors and shapes when learning about light and transparency.
The students are building creations, becoming engineers & architects, the children will work in small groups, which will build skills such as collaborative thinking, planning and team building.
They are learning to use language to communicate which will help them with critical thinking & problem solving when using the blocks.
By having a large amount of manipulatives, the structures can be more complex, enabling them to have structures with height, complexity, use of color and patterns. Students will be able become part of the STEM skilled workforce.
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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