I teach in a low-income elementary school. My students are fighting an uphill battle in more ways than one and they need your help. Each day, my students arrive at school after a bus ride of up to an hour and a half. They arrive hungry and tired. When they get off the bus, they know that they are a part of a class that is 'different' than their same-age peers. My students are in a Special Education classroom. Their disabilities range from Autism, Down Syndrome, visual processing, auditory processing, intellectual disabilities, and emotional disturbance issues. On top of this, some students also have the additional challenges that come with being second language learners. All my students live in high poverty neighborhoods where crime and violence are considered a natural part of life.
My class is an active and safe place where we engage in numerous activities that allow learning to happen in ways that are as unique as my students.
We also focus on real-world learning objectives where students will be able to manage their lives and their finances to a degree that might break the cycle of poverty. Simply put, we make learning fun and meaningful.
My Project
Even though my class is all 5th grade, their average math skills are in the 2nd grade range. Teaching special education requires a more hands on approach. I will use the Cricut and card stock paper to make manipulatives my students can use on a daily basis to demonstate the properties of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. They will then be able to take their creations home to use for homework help.
Legos are also a great tool for teaching adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing.
sorting skill, fine motor skills, and so much more. Legos are also an amazing tool for helping kids to calm down and refocus if they are having a rough day.
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
Cricut Explore Air 2 Machine Beginner Set: Shimmer Party Paper, Essential Tools, GripMat, and Writing Pen Set
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LEGO Classic Medium Creative Brick Box 10696 Building Toys for Creative Play; Kids Creative Kit (484 Pieces)
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HOMEST Carrying Case with Large Pocket, Compatible with Cricut Explore Air 2, Cricut Maker, Silhouette CAMEO3, Purple (Patent Pending)
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