This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
Hollis is an amazing school that cares for an under-served community of low socioeconomic status. Our inclusion Pre-K classroom welcomes all learners. The staff works tirelessly to meet the needs of every child and their families. We believe in a holistic approach to learning and supporting the community.
Some of the ways we do this at Hollis is by collaborating with Head Start and Bright from the Start.
This provides the wrap around services for our children and families. However, at Hollis we take things a step further by being Expeditionary Learning school and on our final stage of becoming STEM certified. Therefore the children are not only challenged academically but also are expected to push their creativity limits. All while contributing to their school community.
Specifically in our classroom we are determined to make a safe, exciting, and healthy learning environment for the children to grow and learn. We are doing this through open-ended materials, interesting academic based activities, and differentiated instruction. We feel strong about all types of learners being a part of our community and encourage children to celebrate both their similarities and differences.
Thank you for taking time to consider donating to our classroom.
My Project
We are requesting snacks because many of our families cannot afford to send them in. Without full bellies, they will not be ready to investigate the classroom to the best of their abilities.
As a STEM school we know building structures out of LEGOs helps develop creativity while practicing engineering and math skills.
We are asking for this set so they will have all they need to engage in this investigation. We are also hoping to use these materials in our Expeditionary Learning as an option for student to express their ideas. Lastly, the LEGOs will help them develop the vital fine motor skills necessary for writing.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Mendonca and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.