There is a deep spark of joy that proves to be transformational in watching a shift from bored, disengaged minds to that of a young adult who is passionate, driven, and innately curious about the world around them.
We are teaching more than just kids; we are shaping the future of our nation and society as we foster awe, inspiration, and a spirit of entrepreneurial leadership by planting a seed of hope.
My students come from a wide variety of backgrounds, their home lives, educational successes and life experiences drastically fluctuating from one child to another. The challenge is not only to meet these diverse needs, but to inspire a sense of awe in each student, to give them the belief in themselves they so often lack, and to lead them to the tools they need to build successful experiences for themselves as they grow. Most importantly, I aim to inspire minds and hearts by presenting aspects of each student that often, even they themselves have not yet discovered. In turn, they, unknowingly, gift me with inspiration and hope each day.
My Project
My students need materials that will give them opportunities to advance our hands-on projects and opportunities to implement content learned in class using applications related to their career interests. By adding wheelbarrows, a compost bin and gardening tools, we will be able to further our sustainable gardening efforts by composting most of our commonly disposed of items, such as animal waste and bedding, papers, and food scraps. Our wheelbarrows will help us move large loads of compost, animal bedding, soil, plants, and much more in our outdoor projects.
Working outdoors connects by students to the natural world and helps them make real-world connections as they learn hands-on skills.
By utilizing these tools and equipment, my students can improve our current projects, plan for future pursuits and further grow our program and their own applicable skills.
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