"Don't touch!" How many times do five and six year olds hear this command? And yet, research shows that students learn more when they can engage multiple senses!
Our school is in a rural setting where parents work hard, not leaving any time to volunteer.
Almost half of our students live at or below the poverty line. Half of my class is English language learners, with Spanish being the language spoken predominantly in the home.
My Project
This science exploration cart will allow my kindergarteners to easily access and reach materials. They can independently touch and manipulate materials which will allow me to work with small groups. In the fall, my students love to watch the Monarch caterpillar as it amazingly changes into a butterfly. This cart will allow them an eye-level view! The science chest will allow students to explore everything from color and light to magnetism, weather, plant life and more!
Five and six year old students love to learn.
They are so curious about the world around them. This project will allow my kindergarteners to get up close with the science topics that we study. The interest that is sparked today will light a fire in them for their future. This grant will allow the purchase of these materials that would not be possible otherwise. These materials will be able to be used year after year and would serve many students for years to come.
More than three‑quarters of 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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