My students come from a variety of backgrounds and all at a different level of learning. Currently there are 8 languages spoken in my classroom other than English. My school has over half the students on free and reduced lunches.
The classroom contains half preschool and half Kindergarten students.
The children typically stay in my classroom for a two year period. This helps me build a strong relationship with my students and their families. It also allows me to continue the child's learning without stopping between grades.
The Montessori philosophy encourages students to work at their pace and level while exploring areas in the classroom: Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Science, Cultural and Practical Life. Giving the children these opportunities to move around the classroom as they choose, they become independent learners and goal setters. Once a student masters a skill they move on to the next. There is never an end to learning in the classroom no matter the child's skill level!
My Project
These materials will benefit my students by giving them a variety of opportunities to explore shapes, patterns and sorting in an open-ended experience. Currently in my classroom there is a large container of shapes (triangles, hexagons and more) that the children use to create intricate designs, shapes and objects. Oftentimes, the children enjoy collaborating on this activity with each other; this allows the children to build their social connections.
More shape materials such as Magna-tiles, the geo board and open ended puzzles will allow the children to have a similar experience as our one container of shapes, but with different materials which will broaden the children's knowledge and understanding of shapes.
These materials will not only be used for shape identification and exploration but also for creating patterns and sorting -- two important standards that the children are taught in the PreK and Kindergarten curriculum.
Magna-Tiles 100-Piece Clear Colors Set – The Original, Award-Winning Magnetic Building Tiles – Creativity and Educational – STEM Approved
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$119.99
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$119.99
Lewo Wooden Rainbow Stacking Game Stacker Geometry Building Blocks Creative Nesting Educational Toys Kids Toddlers (Rainbow Stacking Game)
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$23.99
1
$23.99
Montessori Wooden Geoboard Mathematical Manipulative Material Array Block Geo board with 24Pcs Pattern Cards and Rubber Bands Classpack 8x8 Grid Graphical Educational Toys Early Development Toy
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$21.99
1
$21.99
Agirlgle Building Blocks Toys Set for Kids and Adults Game 3D Puzzle Brain Teasers Pyramid Speed Cube， Creative Educational Toys Kits for Kids Preschool Learning Toys Stacking Block Sets Assembled
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$16.96
1
$16.96
USATDD Wooden Rainbow Stacking Game Stacker Learning Toy Geometry Building Blocks Creative Nesting Educational Toys for Kids Baby Toddlers
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$14.99
1
$14.99
Group Attribute Blocks - Set of 60
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$14.67
1
$14.67
Skylety 2 Sets of Shapes Wooden Chunky Puzzle Kindergarten Geometric Shape Puzzles Sorting Game Early Development Educational Toys
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$8.99
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$8.99
Materials cost
$221.58
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.32
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$254.90
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$44.98
Total project goal
$299.88
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$299.88
5 Donors
-$234.88
Donations toward project cost
-$199.65
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$35.23
match offer
-$65.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$55.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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