I teach in a 3-5 grade Behavior Focused, special education classroom. My kiddos have been identified for special education services because they struggle with emotional regulation and externalized (often violent) behaviors. They face challenges with impulse control, emotional awareness/regulation, and, in some cases, academic deficits. Many of these children come from backgrounds where they have faced poverty, trauma and abuse. Helping my students learn to function in society is beneficial not only to them, but to everyone they will encounter throughout their lives.
My Project
Makerspace is a relatively new method of teaching students in a space where they can get hands-on experience working with concepts they recently learned. The point of the space is to make, create, and invent new things. There are many advantages to giving students a place to apply concepts, and those benefits are true for all areas and fields of study.
Builds Perseverance – Failure Is a Lesson, Not an End
Schools teach a lot of valuable lessons, but one thing students need to learn (and usually don’t learn in school) is that failure is not something to fear. Through failure, some of the best minds in the world have learned a better way to do something. With so much focus on grades and success, makerspace gives our students a place to learn that failure is also a part of the learning process. It should not be considered the end result or result in quitting. Our makerspace will give my staff and I a way of teaching this without it having a negative effect on our students’ grades.
Your donation will help us purchase the tools necessary for a well equipped makerspace.
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
Hot Glue Gun, Cobiz Full Size (Not Mini) 60/100W Dual Power High Temp Heavy Duty Melt Glue Gun Kit with 10 Pcs Premium Glue Sticks(0.43'' x 8") for Arts & Crafts Use,Christmas Decoration/Gifts
• Amazon Business
$23.99
1
$23.99
Stanley STHT51346 7Oz Curve Claw Fiberglass Hammer,
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$5.89
4
$23.56
Channellock SD-7CB Code Blue Screwdrivers 7-Piece Set - S144CB, S146CB, S364CB, S388CB, P104CB, P204CB, P306CB
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$21.99
1
$21.99
WORKPRO 7-piece Pliers Set (8" Groove Joint Pliers, 6" Long Nose, 6" Slip Joint, 7" Linesman, 8" Slip Joint)
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$14.95
1
$14.95
Wallpeg Tool Organizer – Pegboard Organizer Box Style Peg Hooks 50 Black Flex-Lock Pegboard Hooks - AM-106 B
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$13.95
1
$13.95
Wall Peg Hook Kit, 100-Pack, Black
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$12.95
1
$12.95
Hot Glue Gun, AOBEN Mini Craft Melt Glue Gun Kit with 20pcs Glue Sticks for DIY Small Craft Projects, Arts, Sealing and Quick Repairs, Red (30W)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
16 PACK 1/4" HOLE Peg Board Workbench Bins (6) Red bins & (6) Yellow bins PLASTIC Plus (4) Tool holders FITS WOODEN PEGBOARDS (PEGBOARD NOT INCLUDED)
• Amazon Business
$9.29
1
$9.29
Lehigh Group/Crawford #SHDH Super Power Drill Holder - 10 LBS
• Amazon Business
$4.55
2
$9.10
CRAWFORD PROD DIV OF JARDEN SAFETY 14444 Double Arm Peg Hook, 4-Inch, 2-Pack
• Amazon Business
$5.75
1
$5.75
Materials cost
$170.76
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.56
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$203.32
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$35.88
Total project goal
$239.20
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$239.20
1 Donor
-$239.20
Donations toward project cost
-$203.32
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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