My Students

My students are a lively and extremely boy-heavy bunch. (13 boys and 6 girls) My students struggle with creative and exploratory play, and most often re-enact cartoons and movies. I want to provide them with a chance to explore the wonderful world around us.

Our school is located in an extremely low income neighborhood in Wisconsin.

My students are active, talkative, and eager to try new things. Several of my students are learning English, and the others are bi-lingual. Books and science materials with real life pictures will really help them expand their working vocabulary!

My Project

I requested both fiction and non-fiction books that focus on sight words. I am hoping that these books will help me flesh out the thematic units I have developed by providing different types of literature for group and individual reading. I have also requested larger cardboard blocks and giant Legos, to help my students build more creatively in blocks, instead of playing X-men with Lincoln Logs. I have also requested measuring sets, science centers, and science tools. My room has zero science activities, except the items I have made or found at thrift stores. I'm hoping that new activities will enhance and extend the learning that is happening in my room, as well as help focus some of the creative energy of my students.

This project is so important me because I want my students to love learning, and be provided with quality, hands-on educational experiences.

Science, math and reading are so important, and I want my students to love exploring different subjects instead of just tolerating them.