Explore & Conquer! Science Discovery for Kids with Autism
My students need safe science materials including: see-inside balls, giant sight & sound tubes, magnifier discovery board, color-changing touch board, & discovery tubes.
$336 goal
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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 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 learn about science! Teaching science for preschool students with autism is challenging because some science materials are not safe for students who explore objects in unusual ways (like putting them in their mouth). When I started teaching in my classroom five years ago, I had to give away materials that could be choked on, leaving us with limited science materials. This year, I am focusing on increasing science in my classroom. I am requesting some great materials, including touch (heat) sensitive tiles that change when kids touch them, color discovery tubes that help kids learn what happens when colors combine, "see-inside" balls with interesting materials, a magnifier discovery board so they can carefully examine, and giant sight/sound tubes. This stuff is neat and my students will love it! The materials would really enrich my students' experiences and opportunities to learn about science through experimentation. We would love your support with this project!
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 my precious kids, their 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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