My students are preschoolers who attend school in North Carolina. This school is a public school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In this unique school, the staff teach and support young children with special needs in an inclusive learning environment. As a Licensed, 5-Star Developmental Day Program, children are served in a smaller class size setting to better meet their multiple physical and learning needs. The school enrolls up to 125 children from 3 years old to 11 years old. About 25% of the students do not have special needs, so children with and without disabilities play and learn side-by-side. The school primarily serves preschool children, but it also has a typical kindergarten class and two elementary classes for students with significant disabilities. Students are taught and cared for by a highly qualified and specialized team of teachers, therapists, and a school nurse that are dedicated to helping children meet their maximum learning potential.
My Project
Research shows that pretend play and building with blocks support a child's development to build a strong foundation for later learning. How can we extend and support that play?
Adding accessories to our block center will enable students to expand their play and give them a greater opportunity to build the foundation for their education.
Traffic signs, vehicles and diverse people--including people with disabilities-- added to our block center will spark the imaginations of our young learners!
You can provide limitless opportunities for my students by donating props to extend their play!
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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