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01-31-2013, 10:01 AM | #1 |
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I teach math/science to underprivileged and slower learning children at an elementary school in an after school program. It's called 21st century and is based through the YMCA. I need to purchase stuff to do small experiments with and also general supplies like paper, pencils, crayons, markers, tape, and other assorted stuff. The grant for the program is running low, as much of it was spent on securing a snack program through Aramark, which is why I am unable to secure this stuff on my own.
Any help would be appreciated as this program isn't just to help these kids catch up to their classmates, but it is also a secure place they can come after school to stay out of trouble. Many of them come from broken homes/homes where their parents don't really care about school or them. Which is sad but a fact of life I guess. I like to make my class as fun and engaging as possible and funding stuff out my own pocket is getting a tad expensive(not that I am unwilling to continue doing it) but a bit of help any of you fine gents could provide would be aces. If you are willing to donate anything please pm me. I kind of exhausted most of my funds buying a Lego education simple machines kit which the kids and myself have had tons of fun with and some of the teachers were astonished how many of these kids critical thinking abilities, not just in science but in math problems, have improved in the 2 short weeks since we started doing the lessons with the set. So I'm looking to get more things like this.
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01-31-2013, 07:28 PM | #2 |
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Kids can never have too much education. Sounds like a good program.
I found this online: Community Outreach Y Can I just call Antonio Ramirez at the number shown in that link and set something up that way? |
01-31-2013, 09:51 PM | #3 |
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Kids can never have too much education. Sounds like a good program.
I found this online: Community Outreach Y Can I just call Antonio Ramirez at the number shown in that link and set something up that way? I'm unsure if they are affiliated, outside of the being the YMCA, with each other.
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02-06-2013, 10:02 AM | #4 |
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Just wanted to thank all people who found it in their heart to give a bit. I was given over $150 in donations and with that amount I was able to get this: LEGO Education | Products > Elementary > Advancing with Simple and Motorized Mechanisms Activity Pack
but also so many boxes of markers, colored pencils, crayons, notebooks, folders, calculators, goggles, matches, various science stuff like wood sticks, rubber bands, baking soda/powder, iodine, pippettes, etc., pencils, and other random classroom needs. really i can not thank those who gave enough.
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