It's Magnetic! Attracting Preschool Kids for Fun Learning
My students need safe magnets to learn about science, experimentation, and discovery including magnetic wands, magnetic discovery disks, and a magnetic discovery board, wonder window, and exploration kit.
$189 goal
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Hooray! This project is fully funded
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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 Title I 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
One important learning area for preschool students is called "Discovery Learning." Students engage in discovery when they play with interesting science materials to figure out how to make something happen. Magnets offer wonderful opportunities to practice trial and error because magnets create interesting reactions around magnetic objects.
The magnetic materials I am requesting offer a safe way to engage with magnets because all of the magnets are safely sealed inside the containers. This is incredibly important to prevent my students from putting magnets in their mouth and choking or swallowing the magnets. These engaging materials will also allow students to practice sharing, taking turns, imagination, and communication. Right now, I have very limited materials for science because many science materials are unsafe for young children with autism. These magnet discovery materials will provide my students safe, engaging learning opportunities.
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, 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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