Help me give my students sensory experiences! Sensory play is so important in an early childhood classroom!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Self's classroom raised $653
This project is fully funded
My Students
As a teacher in a high poverty/ low-income area, my students are faced with many challenges. Despite the challenges they face, I hope to provide these students with the supplies needed for academic success.
My students are creative, fun, spontaneous and smart.
They love to play, love to read, love positive attention, and love exploring their world. Many of my students live in single-parent homes and receive free lunch based on socioeconomic status. While these things may prevent them from getting ahead early in life, I still believe that they can succeed in my classroom.
From the moment they walk through my classroom door, they become one of my "kids." I focus on their potential and growth. Their struggles no longer matter. My classroom is a happy place that focuses on growth, learning, and exploring.
My Project
Sensory play is a vital part of early childhood education. Here are 5 key benefits of sensory play: 1. Sensory play builds nerve connections within the developing brain’s neural pathways, which trigger a child’s inclination for and ability in competing more complex learning tasks
2.Sensory play supports language development, cognitive growth, motor skills, problem solving skills, and social interaction
3. Sensory play aids in developing and enhancing memory functioning
4. Sensory play is great for calming an anxious or frustrated child
5. Sensory play helps children learn vitally important sensory attributes (hot, cold, sticky, dry, etc)
I hope to get sensory bins and materials for my classroom so my students can learn academics while engaging their senses!
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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