Celebrate Black Teachers and Students
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.
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Mrs. Reizis from Brooklyn NY is requesting a class trip through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
Help me give my students the full experience of the outdoors by providing them with an opportunity to explore and develop confidence in a natural setting.
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.
The students at our school are enrolled in a District Special Needs H.S ages 14-21, whom also come from low income housing. The students in our program are either touched by Autism both verbal and nonverbal, Downs Syndrome, behavioral and intellectual disabilities but none of those labels stop our students from being willing and eager to learn. Our students are motivated to learn new experiences. They have goals. The students are actively involved in becoming prepared for their future in the real world as best they can.
The staff at 373K sets high standards for these students and developed a club called The Transition Trekkers, which is 373K's outdoor club, they are asking for donations for their spring camping trip.
They need to raise at least $1,700 to pay for bus transportion.
The camping trip will be in June and plan on going to Cedar Pond in Harriman State Park for 2 nights 3 days.
Researchers have found that there are important mental and physical health benefits to spending time outside. Students with special needs can benefit from the mood boost and other health effects of being in the fresh air.
One study, for instance, found that just five minutes spent being active outside, causes significant improvements in self-esteem, mood, and depression. Another study found that even an easy walk in a park or any natural area outdoors can reduce signs of depression in the brain. Sunlight is also proven to boost mood and reduce depression and anxiety.
While being active adds to the mood boost and physical health benefits, simply being outside in a natural area is enough to help us feel better. That means that someone with a physical disability doesn’t need much, just access to nature, parks, and natural areas.
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