My class is full of brilliant 5 and 6 year-olds ready to take on the world. They come in with little knowledge and will come out reading in two languages. My Kingergarten and First graders are in a Dual Language Spanish/English Program.
Approximately 50% of my students come from native Spanish speaking homes, while the other 50% are from native English speaking homes.
Every day, 90% of the instruction is in Spanish. As we strive to learn the target language, we also introduce English into our day. We follow all the standards for the Common Core State Standards, but they learn primarily in Spanish in Kinder and First grade. About half of my class receives free or reduced-price lunch and could use extra help in all areas.
My Project
SURPRISE!!! I got more students in my class! These items will be used for STEM kits to do with the class, but at home during distance learning. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. One of the most important things when doing a STEM project is allowing the students to explore, question, try their ideas, fail, correct and learn from others. We will use the bags and mesh zipper pouches to house supplies for STEM learning projects. The kits will be making a boat, a car, and an airplane. Also, we get to have a plant terrarium and a space shuttle to compliment our Science units. The supplies will be given to each student for some exploration time before instruction starts. During our online instruction, students will have the opportunity to share their ideas and show their work as they try to come up with the solution.
Exploration, trial and error, and giving students the chance to problem solve are some of the most important aspects in STEM learning.
The IF/THEN Collection of STEM scientists, collections and women in STEM related professions helped inspire this project. We have a great opportunity to examine other scientists and their ideas to spark their imagination. Parents will be given specific instructions to guide, but not do the work for the student. This way the student can have productive struggle which in turn grows their cognitive development. Who knows, maybe by supporting this project, you will be helping grow the next bilingual scientist!
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
Lehoo Castle Space Building Toys for Kids, 4 in 1 Space Construction Toys Including Astronaut, Rocket, Space Capsule and Lunar Lander, STEM Educational Toys for Boys and Girls
• Amazon Business
$16.99
10
$169.90
Dan&Darci Bright-Light Terrarium Kit for Kids with LED Light on Lid - Build Your Own Terrarium That Lights Up at Night with Real LED Lights : Great Science Kits Gifts for Children - Kids Toys
• Amazon Business
$14.99
10
$149.90
TT570X Design Play STEAM Kits Complete Set
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$59.99
1
$59.99
LA377 Learn to Print Write Wipe Board Set of 10
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$42.99
1
$42.99
RR630 Draw Write Journal Set of 10
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$38.99
1
$38.99
KUUQA 12Pcs Drawstring Bags with Zipper Pocket Pull String Backpack Bags Bulk
• Amazon Business
$19.98
1
$19.98
DD104 Write Wipe ThinLine Markers Set of 8 Colors
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$7.49
2
$14.98
Play-Doh Bulk 12-Pack of Yellow Non-Toxic Modeling Compound, 4-Ounce Cans
• Amazon Business
$10.99
1
$10.99
PowerTRC 3-Ring Bright Color Pencil Pouches with Mesh Window for School, Work, Or Home (Assorted Colors) (6)
• Amazon Business
$10.98
1
$10.98
DD105 Write Wipe ThinLine Markers Set of 4 Black
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$3.99
2
$7.98
Materials cost
$526.68
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.90
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$564.58
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$99.63
Total project goal
$664.21
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$664.21
5 Donors
-$329.20
Donations toward project cost
-$284.77
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$44.43
match offer
-$329.19
Match offer toward project cost
-$279.81
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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