Our school will be entering its 10th year come this September. In our pre-K class, that means over 180 students will have come and gone from this pre-K classroom. Along with that, many other students have called our room home for enrichment classes, after school programs, and summer camp.
Families send their precious children to our class everyday for us to help them take those first steps towards accomplishing great feats.
Children make this room their home for however long the stay and miss it dearly when they move on. It's something we take pride in and hope to continue doing what we love to do and that's nurture their love for learning.
I've been teaching at my first and current school for six years when the new school year approaches. No matter who enters through that door come September, they are part of our school family. I hope to provide them with the absolute best education we can offer.
My Project
Children are curious about everything they can explore using their senses. If you watch a newborn baby, they are learning and exploring using their five sense. The simple input we take for granted is the first teacher that an infant learns from as it begins to explore the world. We deny our children from learning about their curiosity and what intrigues them because someone believes that binding them to a desk in a classroom in order to pass a test is considered learning and is what best prepares them for the future.
Inevitably, Winter is Coming; and weather shouldn't put a stoppage to learning or being active.
When it rains or if it's cold, our children are disappointed because they are unable to go outside. They would love to have the chance to go out on a cold or snowy days to explore and play. Their enthusiasm has inspired this project so every day, whether the weather is sunny or rainy, they will have the opportunity to get out there and stay active.
The hats, gloves, and scarves will allow our kids to go out every day, regardless of weather. When the weather gets cold, it becomes a reason for our kids to stay in. The cold should not prevent our kids from staying active. Not only will they be able to play more, but they will also be able to stay warm during their commute home. Many of our students come to school under dressed. These items will make sure they are warm throughout the winter.
Your support would mean the world to our 18 curious explorers and help keep them warm. With the ability to go out and play in the cold and snow, it'll add new inquiries and interests to take back into the classroom.
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