My students need supplemental books to enhance the Second Step curriculum
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Cady's classroom raised $980
This project is fully funded
My Students
Our nationally accredited preschool program serves two hundred and eighteen children. We reach out to children of all backgrounds, including those whose circumstances — such as those living in poverty and those learning English as a second language — can undercut school success. In fact, ninety-one percent of our preschoolers are from low-income families and seventy-five percent are English language learners. Among our families, there are twenty-six different primary languages spoken, including Mandarin, Arabic, Cantonese, Polish Spanish, and Fujianese.
My Project
As a supplement to the Second Step curriculum, children will explore self-regulation through books like; "Have You Filled a Bucket Today?" by Carol McCloud and "The Little Engine That Could" by Watty Piper.
Building social/emotional skills are a vital part of early learning, and these books will give children a safe place to explore these concepts.
The Second Step curriculum proactively teaches self-regulation by using puppets, games, and books to allow children to develop calming techniques and conflict resolution strategies when they are not in the midst of a crisis. Purchasing these books that are recommended by the Second Step curriculum will enhance their learning a provide another way for them to build these important skills.
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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