My PreK3 students are some of the most amazing children I have ever met. They live in one of the most dangerous communities in our nation's capital. Everyday they walk down a hill to school where they are able to escape the violence that riddles their neighborhood. They attend a Title I school where 100% of the population receives free lunch. Despite all of the challenges that face outside the school walls, they still come to school each day ready and excited to learn.
My Project
A good night sleep is critical for my preschool students to be able to function and learn at school. While I cannot control how they sleep at home, I can control how well they sleep during nap at school. For most of my students, a good nap is just as critical as a good night sleep.
Unfortunately, after 5 years of use, most of our class rest mats are ripped and torn leaving students exposed to the cold, hard ground making it impossible to sleep through nap time.
These new mats will allow for a continuous rest time for students, while also being an appropriate size for them to learn independence in getting them out and putting them away.
With most of my students staying at school until 6pm, it will be critical for them to get a good nap so they are able to function and learn for the remained of their very long school day.
More than three‑quarters 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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