My students need a small animal cage, leveled books about guinea pigs as pets, and a manual about the health, care, and scientific background of these animals.
My ideal classroom offers students several opportunities to develop nurturing interacting skills with all living things. I teach fourth grade language arts and social studies. Our school population is largely composed of students who are from a high-poverty socio-economic background and is located in an inner-city in North Carolina.
One of my goals is to expose my students to as many experiences that foster nurturing and codependency skills. Due to the high poverty, socio-economic backgrounds of my students, there is often a lack of experiences present in their everyday lives. I observed a high level of interest in animals from my student when we nurture and care for pets in our classroom.
I need a small animal cage, bedding and food supplies, and a set of books to supplement and enhance our reading materials to effectively incorporate these ideals with my students.
With your assistance, my students will have a chance to develop lifelong communication and nurturing skills that will prepare them for positive interactions with their peers and adults.
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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