My students need materials to build roads, trains, and cities because it will increase their imagination, communication, and social skills.
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"We have big plans"--That's my classroom motto. I believe that preschool students with autism have incredible potential locked inside and it's my privilege (as their teacher) to use strategic interventions that transform hidden potential into promising talent.
I teach 15 preschool students (ages 3-5) with autism and severe communication delays in a Title1 school in Arizona.
My students experience challenges like: learning school skills, nervousness interacting with others, difficulty understanding social skills like sharing, inability to speak to make requests for wants/needs, and difficulty focusing on age-appropriate tasks. Despite these challenges, my students all have unique gifts and skills that are growing every day. My students love to learn, get off the bus every day with huge smiles, and have families that are dedicated to their progress (despite lack of financial resources). Some day, these particular kids could solve the world problems with their unique viewpoint...IF they are given challenging opportunities that encourage them to take that next step!
My Project
We have "big plans" to build communities of trains and roads! Grown people with autism often have interest in engineering type tasks like putting things together and learning how things work. I would like to start teaching these skills to my students. I found some great materials that I know my young students would love: a durable wood train set, a durable wood road set, and the materials to create communities (a school bus, vehicles, buildings, road signs, and an airplane). These materials would help my students learn about how the pieces fit together like a puzzle to create something new. They can also practice sharing, taking turns, imagination, and communication. I have an idea to reorganize a section of my classroom so they have lots of room to build and work together. These materials would be loved and used every day during our free-choice learning centers!
Research shows that early intervention special education programs make a huge difference on the overall outcome for kids.
If you'd like to make an impact on 15 precious kids, 15 low income families with big dreams for their children, and a classroom staff that works tirelessly to come up with creative solutions to motivate students...you have found your project! Please be a part of our "Big Plans" as we develop skills needed to be successful in kindergarten and beyond!
Nearly all 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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