My students need a one-hour visit from the Alley Pond Environmental Center to learn about different animals and be exposed to nature up close.
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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
Children in the Big Apple do not always get the chance to see nature up close. Children must be made aware of the interdependence on the planet of all species. The problem is my preschoolers do not always get the opportunity to experience nature. I want to give them this opportunity.
I teach Pre-K to 18 wonderful children in the Bronx.
Most of the children come from low socioeconomic backgrounds and many are second language learners. In our school, 100% of the students receive free lunch. We are a large, urban school in New York City and many of the children come from families who struggle financially. Our families value education and are excited when they see their children learning and being exposed to new things.
I have noticed that many students who are coming to school for the first time do not have a lot of prior knowledge when it comes to nature. My goal is to reveal to them the basic laws of nature and the risks to our planet posed by mankind.
My Project
My main goal in Pre-K is to keep the children engaged and interested in learning. If I can keep the children engaged, I believe I will keep their interest which will lead to a strong foundation in early childhood science.
I am requesting a visit from the Alley Pond Environmental Center that will make nature come alive. Through this experience, we will learn about different animals. Pre-K students will see nature come to life before their eyes. Children learn best through experiences that are integrated and multi-sensory. They will learn so much from animal habitats to preserving their planet.
This experience will help enrich our Pre-K program. Please help us to explore science right here in our classroom. This would be an experience the children would never forget.
The seeds of scientific intrigue must be planted early so that students can encounter the laws of nature.
This interactive experience would enrich my teaching and give the students experiences that go considerably beyond the picture, pencil and paper activities. I try to make my classroom a constructionist one with emphasis on understanding by doing things hands-on. A strong science program in the early grades can lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning in exploration and discovery.
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
Alley Pond Environmental Center
(Ms. Favuzza from the Alley Pond Environmental Center will visit our classroom for one hour with four different animals. The children will learn about each animal and get to pet each one. The children will participate in an art project at the conclusion of the program.)
$185.00
Visitor cost
$185.00
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.78
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$217.78
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$38.43
Total project goal
$256.21
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$256.21
4 Donors
-$126.35
Donations toward project cost
-$108.90
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$17.45
match offer
-$128.09
Match offer toward project cost
-$108.88
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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