My Students

My students are living in a low income/distressed situation and would never have the chance to purchase the K'Nex sets that I am requesting. My grown children loved these building sets and it is a perfect way to learn science properties and how things work, but still have fun.

I have children whose families have been challenged by the economy especially since the closing of the Michigan automobile factories and suppliers in the area.

Our school district is dwindling and is in financial crisis. The purchase of these science materials would be out of the question. They are deserving children that need the same chance as other children to be successful in life. They would use these material to enhance their science knowledge and treat them as a treasure. They are 2nd and 3rd grade children that are in a run down school but when they enter my classroom, it is a fun and safe place for them to learn and they all love coming to school because of that fact. They would be thrilled to know that someone cares to finance their learning. These K'Nex would be a treasure for them while learning would be taking place also. I think if children love Science, they have a step up on other children that have not been exposed to this type of learning.

My Project

These K'Nex kits would enhance the centers and complete my science area. I have requested enough K'Nex kits so that all children would be actively engaged in the science projects of force and motion, transportation and construction activities. They will learn about pulleys and levers and the task of building. Many children that do not do well academically, excel in this science area and it may jump start their feeling of success in school. None of my children have ever had the experience of K'Nex and I want them to be able to use this valuable resource for their learning in my classroom. Those kits have a wealth of learning that the students are able to access through play. It would help so much for them to have these materials in the classroom. Science and manipulation of these kits is essential to their knowledge of the Scientific Process. All children deserve to have the chance to better their education through the use of science material.

Our school district scores low in Science tests.

I believe that is because of the lack of experiences and materials that are provided to our younger children. It is important to build a solid foundation for children or they quickly lose interest. I cannot change their environment or living conditions, but I can give them all the material possible to make their learning successful and rewarding. By encouraging science exploration, I am reaching every child that walks into my classroom.