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Ms. Ricard's Classroom

  • PS 140K @ K005
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • More than half 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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  • Autism Needs Sensory Items and Art Supplies!

    Funded Dec 3, 2015

    Thank you so much for your generous donation! My students absolutely loved the beads and the napkins are making life much neater. We used the beads to create our very own Native American artifacts. Every one loved making and wearing necklaces, bracelets, and head pieces. The hands on part of the activity is great for the students, and their creations were beautiful.

    Due to budget cuts, sometimes the simplest tasks, such as cleaning up after a project, become extremely difficult. By providing napkins, each child is able to clean their own desk with a clean paper towels. Usually the teacher ends up wiping all the desks, often with a cloth towel or using the same paper towel on several desks.

    Because of your thoughtful donation, the students experienced autonomy, created something beautiful, and had lots of fun in the process. We are very thankful.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Ricard

    This classroom project was brought to life by Google.org and one other donor.
  • Ipads = A Voice For Autism

    Funded Jun 27, 2014

    Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students are so excited to have this technology. Some of my students use the ipad to write the words that they are not able to say. Today for example, one of my students typed in the word "cheese" to indicate that she wanted a cheese sandwich for lunch. I can not tell you what a breakthrough this was for her. How powerful that she can now make her wants and needs known. I always knew that this student was trying to communicate, and now she has a way to do so.

    In a very short time, the ipad has proven to be a powerful tool. Some of my students use it as a reinforcement after completing their work. Some of the students use apps that reinforce academic skills including, reading, math, puzzles, and problem solving. Everyone enjoys working with the ipad.

    Your support means so much to us, and your gift has made such a positive difference. We have only just started working with this tool during Summer school. I can't wait to see how much progress students will make throughout the school year. Again, thank you so much for caring.”

    With gratitude,

    Ms. Ricard

    This classroom project was brought to life by 100 Women in Hedge Funds and 4 other donors.
My school is in an impoverished neighborhood in the Bedford Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn. My students may not have a lot of material possessions, but they all have a lot of heart. Every day they work hard. Every day is a struggle as they try to communicate. My students are age 7 and younger. They each have autism, some more profound than others. Studies show that the use of symbols and devices to communicate greatly increases verbal speech. I want to provide each of my students with a communication system while they are still so young. We have limited resources and therefore few devices for so many students to share.

About my class

My school is in an impoverished neighborhood in the Bedford Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn. My students may not have a lot of material possessions, but they all have a lot of heart. Every day they work hard. Every day is a struggle as they try to communicate. My students are age 7 and younger. They each have autism, some more profound than others. Studies show that the use of symbols and devices to communicate greatly increases verbal speech. I want to provide each of my students with a communication system while they are still so young. We have limited resources and therefore few devices for so many students to share.

About my class

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