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
I strive daily to have an engaging classroom that keeps my students involved and excited to learn. I am at a great school with a variety of demographics of families, although the majority is in low-income families. We are a Title I school and although we have resources, it just never seems to be enough. When I send home homework, maybe two or three students return their work. They explain they don't have pencils, glue, or scissors to be able to complete the assignments. Or oftentimes, they'll say their siblings destroyed their homework. They have to take care of their siblings, stay with a caretaker until late hours in the evening, or just are not encouraged to work on their academics. When coming to school, many look forward to the consistency, love, and care they get while learning each day. The students love to engage with each other, even if it's while learning. They thrive but also need breaks throughout the day to keep their minds focused. As the year continues, I'll continue to learn each of their needs, their ways of learning, and what benefits them to help excel in their learning.
My Project
This has become an open field for them to expand and relax since they are not anymore able to be exposed to the different environments like we used to do before the pandemic time.
Through creative activities, they have the opportunity to learn how to become more independent and learn life skills.
Although they function at low academic levels, they never cease to surprise me. We're life long learners. It's my duty to ensure that my students develop life long skills for their future. Using these materials in our centers will allow my students to practice foundational concepts beyond our whole-group lessons together.
The materials and supplies that I am requesting for my students already have a "home." In other words, I know exactly where everything will go. We just need your help in getting everything through our door!
The goal of my project is for students to fall in love with different ways of learning. These materials already have a home in our phonics center. Working in small groups to create and form letters for those students who struggle with those skills.
My purpose is to encourage creative exploration in my students, to give them the opportunity for hands on activities with these art and craft materials. Also, to have the chance for fun throughout the school year. The playdoh and magnets will allow students to escape from their everyday studies for a few minutes and use their imagination. The playdoh helps students with fine motor skills and phonics skills. What feels like play time, is actually skill buildering. I look forward to listening to the conversations that are had with students while engaging with these materials.
PicassoTiles 60 Piece Set 60pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Building Blocks Construction Playboards - Creativity beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational, Conventional
• Amazon Business
$31.99
2
$63.98
BunMo Pop Tubes Sensory Toys, Fine Motor Skills Stocking Stuffers Toddler Toys, Fidget Toys for Sensory Kids and Stocking Stuffers for Kids Learning Toys
• Amazon Business
$11.49
2
$22.98
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 24-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Multi-Color, 3-Ounce Cans, Ages 2 and up (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$20.99
1
$20.99
Materials cost
$107.95
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.62
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$139.57
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$24.63
Total project goal
$164.20
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$164.20
2 Donors
-$164.20
Donations toward project cost
-$139.57
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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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 Mrs. Major and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
