My students need STEAM materials that match their diverse learning styles. Materials like the Sounds of nature instruments allow students who are Visual-Spatial, Musical, Musical, Naturalistic, and Bodily-Kinesthetic to connect, engage and learn
My students come from a wide range of socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. They have a wide mix of cognitive, emotional and social backgrounds. My students range in age from 3 years to 5 years old. Many of them have experienced lives filled with trauma and challenges that I, at 46 years of age, have never been faced with, yet they show up day after day with loving smiles, hugs, and joyful spirits. They are curious about the world around them, and they are eager to learn everything they can. They are global learners who will inspire the world.
It is my honor and pleasure to serve my students by preparing lessons that will engage them, inspire their passion and desire for learning and develop their drive for lifelong learning.
My students' desire to learn is much stronger than the challenges that face them. It brings me great joy to see my students make progress on a daily basis. Experiences, opportunities and thoughtful planning help them to build and develop skills that are delayed and improve their cognition. Our student population is 26% Hispanic, 6% Multiracial, .1% Hawaiian / Pacific Islander, 34.4% White, 31.7% Black and .07% Asian.
My Project
Providing learning materials that reflect the diversity of my students and match their unique learning styles will create a learning environment that is rich and will encourage the development of a love for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics. I have been teaching in the Early Childhood field for 25 years. I am always trying to find new ways to meet my student's diverse learning styles and needs. Bodily-Kinesthetic learners learn best when they can use materials like the sensory stars or kinetic sand. For my musical and naturalistic learners materials like the Sounds of nature instruments will be engaging and encourage them to explore nature through there optimal learning style.
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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