In many urban communities, students are not supplied with the same tools and materials found in more affluent areas. My students are working hard to grow to be lifelong learners, and they are in need of resources to help them develop and strengthen their understanding of current events.
Schools can be overstimulating places, especially for students who have sensory processing issues.
Each week, many hours of academic instruction and social interaction are lost because a student has become dysregulated and does not have the skills or the tools to self-regulate. Because self-regulation is a skill that many children have a difficult time learning and achieving without help, we would like to provide a setting where we can help them build this important life skill. My high school special education students are bright, loving, and most importantly - unstoppable in their quest to be successful.
Their families support the students, the teacher, and the school. The parents are confident in my abilities as a teacher and with these new relationships and community connections, I enter my room more prepared and driven to provide my students with the supplies they need.
My Project
I have chosen play sets that look realistic in today's world. I picked out all Melissa and Doug wooden items as they seem to be the most durable with kids and last a long time so totally worth investing in and can be used for years to come.
These play sets will teach them how to have a conversation with each other, take turns, compromise, all skills they will need in life and so much more it will help create friendships!
Most of these students utilize our program for numerous hours each day, so we need to keep busy and entertained with embedded learning throughout their day!
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