My classroom is a collection of significantly diverse learners who each have very special qualities requiring 1:1 to 1:3 instruction in the areas of academics, functional skills, behavioral skills, and social skills. The majority of my students require frequent sensory breaks and lack communication skills needed to express their wants and needs. Noises can be difficult so having a calming environment is beneficial to them and hands-on learning is beneficial.
My classroom consists of 12 wonderfully, energetic students with Autism and I just found out I will have kindergarten and 1st grade online!
Technology is essential in my classroom and my students will be 1:1 this year with iPads. All of my students come from a low socio-economic background, so they often have difficulties acquiring therapeutic items which help fulfill their sensory needs. More than 50% of the population receives free school lunch.
My Project
In our classroom, we have a diverse group of learnings, each with their own learning style. While we work hard on the daily academics of ABCs, some of my students learn through movement, speaking, play or music. The music center will be created so the students can express themselves. The instruments will also be used during small groups when a song will work to keep a student motivated. By adding these pieces to my classroom filled with wonderful students with Autism, we will create a place where when the music comes on, the students will want to engage! They love to sing, dance and create different rhythms and beats, why not let them not only during centers but during academics as well. We really increase our English vocabulary through songs and music. Students engaging in a common topic will increase vocabulary and social skills discussing fast and slow beats, counting the number of claps and creating music together!
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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