This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
I teach at a high poverty school where several of the students receive free or reduced price lunches, and 100% receive free breakfast.
Even though my second grade students have many obstacles that make learning more difficult, I always have high expectations that they will grow and learn.
School is a safe and happy place for my students. Each day they come into the classroom excited about the day and spending time exploring and learning together! For many of my students, being at school is the best part of their day.
Keeping up with today's technology is an important part of education. Coding, financial literacy, along with STEAM activities are very important to me to teach my children.
My Project
The Osmo Creative Monster Set will provide a platform for the students to enhance their drawing and technical skills. With the erasable board, the students can draw when using the Newton application allowing them to build creative problem solving skills. Masterpiece will allow them to explore art without feeling like they cannot draw, while the Monster uses technology and interaction with the students to bring their drawings to life.
By combining art with the Osmo kits, the students are using cutting edge technology to grow creativity and STEAM skills.
We will use the kits when we have Osmo stations which will be a classroom favorite activity.
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
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