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I teach in a high need, low income, free lunch school. All my students qualify for services. My class has a blend of inclusion, special education and general education students.
My kindergarten class is a haven for many of my students. They have no toys or support at home. They come to school and feel safe. While this is vital, my goal is to improve their coordination, critical thinking skills, social skills and learning abilities.
Many of my students have never done a puzzle because they have never had the opportunity to play with one.
Since the students need to improve their hand and eye coordination, thinking skills, social sharing skills, and fine motor abilities, I know that working with puzzles will help improve them in all these areas. My kindergartners will learn sharing skills, as well as, responsibility during clean up time. They will also have a great sense of accomplishment as these puzzles come in a variety of ability levels.
My class can really benefit from having sturdy wooden puzzles to play with. The puzzles will not only last a lifetime, but the students will blossom from the feeling of success in completing each puzzle. Help my kindergartners grow into confident 1st graders.
More than half of 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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