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Goal

I would like to help build a strong foundation in math and science for my Pre-K students in order to prepare them for their educational career. My goal is to create conditions that will spark the natural curiosity of 4 & 5-year olds, and foster important skills like critical thinking, problem solving and creativity. Some of the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards for 4-year olds include number sense, patterns, measurement and scientific inquiry through exploration and discovery. My classroom is focused around small group activities based on the interest of my students. This grant will help provide supplies and materials for hands-on experiences and activities that will assist their discovery of the world around them and their part in it, not only now but also in the future.  

 

What will be done with my students

I will rotate developmentally appropriate materials in my 8 centers that will encourage active learning, participation and the development of thinking/problem-solving skills. This will allow students to have successful participation with any skill set and experience hands-on learning at their own comfort level. The dramatic play materials will allow them to experience professions they may choose in the future or people they may meet. It also provides opportunity for students to learn about respecting individual differences and cultural diversity. 

 

Benefits to my students

By May 2023 and using a teacher developed assessment, students will be able to identify the use of scientific tools such as a magnifying glass, a scale, and a ruler and will use the words “observe” and “predict” correctly. They will be able to relate these items and words to careers and activities in everyday life and build upon these concepts in Kindergarten and beyond. Having well equipped Learning Centers will entice and engage my students into choosing centers such as Math and Discovery which are their least favorite at this time. Having equipment which also relates to Math and Science in the other centers will give them more opportunity to explore ideas, build and create, make decisions and discover consequences, as well as choose the timing and degree of their learning. These are items that will be used not only this year, but in the years to come. 

 

Budget Narrative

The following items will be used in our discovery Center and for related activities:
Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Talking Kids Microscope-$25.49
HD Digital Video Camera-$36.99
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Break Open 10 Premium Geodes-$29.99
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Mega Fossil Dig Kit-$24.98
Plants Instant Learning Center-$39.99
STEM Science Station - Sink or Float-$59.99
Children's Astronaut Space Costume Space Pretend Dress Up Role Play Set-$24.97
Top Race Remote Control Moving Gear Train-$27.99
The following items will be used in our Math Center and related activities:
Learning Locks with Keys Numbers Matching & Counting-$21.99
Measurement Fine Motor Center-$29.99
How Long Is It? Measurement Center-$49.99
Big Tape Measure-$14.99
The following items will be used in our Block Center and related activities:
Blocks & Blueprints Learning Center-$69.99
Engineer-A-Coaster Activity Kit-$49.99
Stand-Up Magnetic Design Center(for Engineer-A-Coaster Activity Kit)-$179.00
Glow Fort Building Kit for Kids - 81 Pack-$35.99
248 Pieces Marble Run Deluxe Building Set-$49.99
The Three Billy Goats Gruff Problem Solving STEM Kit-$69.99
The following items will be used in our Dramatic Play and Exploration Center:
Construction Worker with kids Tool Set, Gardening Costume with Gardening Tools, Chef or Baker-$51.95
Doctor Surgeon Police Firefighter Construction Worker-$96.99
The total cost of these items is $991.24. Not only will students in my class this year benefit from these but I will be able to continue to use them year after year. As a team, the teachers at Bay School collaborate and share not only ideas but also supplies and manipulatives so many more students will enjoy exploring and learning from these items. 

 

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