Help me give my students more manipulatives for science and math so they can continue to grow their love for the subjects.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pond's classroom raised $677
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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
My students are very very unique and special. I teach the Self-Contained STAR program which is for students with Emotional Disturbance disabilities. What makes them different from the other Self Contained classes is that they are closer to grade level. This means I can do a lot of fun activities with them and they are able to actively participate.
Most of my students come from rough home lives and school is the only place they can get away from it.
My class in particular is only boys and they love to build and create things. They love science and math and beg most days to work on their science project instead of reading or writing. And honestly, I'm okay with that, because they are excited to learn. These boys are seriously misunderstood, they get labeled as the bad kids which put these boys in a box most people won't let them out of. These boys are so much more than their disabilities and they are just dying to prove it.
My Project
These Magna-Tiles, TPT gift cards, and building sets will make a huge difference in my students' learning. I am a new teacher and do not have a lot of manipulatives to offer my students. My students have shown a great deal of interest in science and math, even though they struggle with both subjects. Having more manipulatives and projects to work on in class will only strengthen their knowledge and give them more confidence. These things will allow my students to continue to grow their love and passion for the different subjects, which will allow them to break out of those boxes they are continually put into.
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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